Savory Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks

Ingredients

• 2  tuna steaks 1-inch-thick thawed
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 6 slices ginger fresh minced thin
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 2 teaspoons blackstrap molasses 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 2 teaspoons asian sesame oil toasted ()
• 0.3 cup soya sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
2. Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
4. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).