Sun's Korean Marinating Sauce

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My father used to catch albacore and our Korean neighbor, Sun, gave us this fantastic recipe. My parents would marinate the fish and then broil or barbecue it.

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on January 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) albacore tuna steaks

  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 1 green onion, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rub the albacore steaks with 4 tablespoons sugar. Allow to sit 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  2. In a skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.

  3. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining sugar, toasted sesame seeds, green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Place the albacore steaks in the mixture, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator.

  4. Preheat the oven broiler.

  5. Discard marinade, and place the albacore steaks on a baking sheet. Broil to desired doneness in the preheated oven.

Note

The nutrition data for this recipe includes information for the full amount of the marinade ingredients. Depending on marinating time, ingredients, cooking method, etc., the actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
10g Fat
23g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 1846mg 80%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 604mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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