Seared Tuna with Asian Ginger Dipping Sauce (Served with Broccoli and Grilled Pineapple)

We purchased some really nice wild tuna steaks at COSTCO today. They were quick and easy to grill and were perfect with the ginger dipping sauce. Add some simple sides and call it a meal! If you've never tried grilled pineapple, it becomes mild and juicy on the grill. It's a great complement to the tuna. If it's not grilling season in your part of the world, this meal can also be prepared in a pan on the stovetop. I love using my Lodge cast iron skillet.

Serves 4.

Seared Tuna
Ingredients
four 8-ounce tuna steaks, approx. 1" thick
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp coconut aminos
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towel. 
3. Combine 1 Tbsp coconut aminos with 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Rub on both sides of the steaks, then sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.
4. Grill tuna steaks for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired degree of doneness. Cooking time will vary greatly depending on the thickness of the tuna steaks.
   NOTE: If you want to prepare this meal on the stovetop, warm 1 Tbsp coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and follow the same cooking instructions.
5. To serve, cut into 1/4 inch slices across the grain.

Serving Suggestions: You can serve the seared tuna, thinly sliced, with wasabi, pickled ginger, coconut aminos, and baby spring greens. Or serve with grilled pineapple and broccoli, as I did. Keep it light and simple as the seared tuna is a treat all on its own!

Asian Ginger Dipping Sauce
Adapted from kolarsky.com
Ingredients
1/4 cup coconut aminos
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tsp raw honey (optional)
2 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced thin
2 Tbls fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation
Combine the first seven ingredients (aminos through sesame oil) in a small bowl, whisking to combine. Stir in sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.