Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad
A vibrant Japanese-inspired dish featuring tender snow tuna steaks marinated in sweet teriyaki glaze, paired with a refreshing sesame spinach salad. This japanese-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 steaks, about 6 oz each snow tuna steaks
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 scallions scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup mirin, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 2 minced garlic cloves until sugar dissolves to make the teriyaki marinade.
- Step 2: Place 4 snow tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the teriyaki marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Step 3: While the tuna marinates, toss 6 cups baby spinach leaves with 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 2 thinly sliced scallions in a large bowl; set aside.
- Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, letting excess drip off, then grill each steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, until nicely charred but still pink inside.
- Step 5: Remove tuna from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve steaks atop the sesame spinach salad, drizzling with any reserved marinade if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Grilled Teriyaki Snow Tuna Steak with Sesame Spinach Salad?
Japanese seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
