This Spicy Orange Tuna stir fry with Zucchini was an impromptu recipe I created for dinner tonight. I'd picked up fresh tuna steak yesterday afternoon, and wanted something quick and spicy. This easy tuna stir fry fit the bill.
Tuna Stir Fry Recipe Notes and Options
Here are a few tips on making the recipe your own.
The Orange Stir Fry Sauce
The orange stir fry sauce may seem a bit heavy on the Sambal Olek hot chili paste, but I could almost nosh on this stuff by the spoonful. Try half the amount in yours is you are concerned about the heat.
If you are a garlic fan, add a clove of minced garlic.
The Stir fry Vegetables
While I found the zucchini worked well in the recipe, if you prefer to use more tradition stir fry vegetables in the tuna stir fry, such as bell peppers, sweet onion, pea pods, broccoli florets, thin sliced carrots, bean sprouts or bok choy feel free to make the swap. Keep in mind stir fry times may vary for the vegetables you select.
Serving
Serve the tuna stir fry over steamed rice, fried rice or noodles. For healthier options, choose brown rice or cauliflower rice. A splash of soy sauce, Japanese Yum Yum sauce or fresh lemon juice should be all you need for condiments as the sauce is already flavorful. Some thinly sliced spring onions make an excellent garnish for the dish.
If you would rather not cut up the tuna to cook, you may like my Red Curry Tuna Steak Recipe.
Spicy Orange Tuna with Zucchini
Equipment
- large frying pan or wok
Ingredients
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce preferably reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup Sambal Olek Chili Garlic paste
- ½ pound tuna steak
- 2 teaspoons light olive oil or any high heat oil such as canola or avocado oil
- 1 small zucchini
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar & Samabl Olek, in medium sized bowl.
- Cut the tuna into bite size pieces, and add to the sauce, mix well and set aside.
- Slice off ends of zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into thin slices.
- Place oil in large skillet over med-high heat, once hot add the zucchini slices, stir fry until edges brown a little, but is not fully cooked.
- Use slotted spoon to add the tuna to the pan, leaving most of the sauce in bowl for the moment. Stir Fry tuna until outer surface is cooked, then add the sauce mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the sesame oil. Cook about 4-5 minutes, until tuna and zucchini are cooked, and sauce has thickened.
- Pour the mixture over steamed rice to serve,
Nutrition
Theresa says
Mmm this looks good.
HilLesha says
I don't do ~any~ type of fish, but that looks good, nonetheless! 🙂
Amber K says
I've been craving tuna and this looks so satisfying.
Emily says
I love using tuna in place of chicken or steak!
courtney says
I've never made tuna aside from the can - I need to try this!
Lisa says
I'll be making this!
Jenn says
Loving zucchini recipes! There's always so much of it and never enough to do with it.
Stefanie says
I don't think I have ever cooked fresh tuna.
Kathleen says
Never thought of putting Tuna in stir-fry, but it looks tasty!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
At first glance I thought this was chicken but I love that it's with fish instead, and tuna makes it all that much more appealing.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I love stir fry, and the orange flavor would make this extra awesome.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
Definitely a unique recipe. I don't normally cook a lot of fish, but can see how the flavor in this dish would be really delicious.
Lolo says
I love spicy food! I need to try to make this.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks really good!
Anne says
That looks delicious!! It's been a while since I had stir fry!
Liz says
The sauce sounds really good, Robin!
Donna says
I've never cooked with fresh tuna before, but this looks good. I could probably make this with shrimp, too. 🙂
Mellisa says
I love the idea of replacing chicken for Tuna.
Colleen says
What a great twist on Tuna, thanks for the recipes.
Tammy says
Not sure how well this would go over with the tuna in my home, but I bet I could get away with it if I was boring and used chicken!