Description
Seared Ahi Tuna is a deliciously quick and flavorful dish featuring tender tuna steaks marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey, then seared to perfection and coated in sesame seeds. This dish offers a crispy exterior and a tender, medium-rare interior, ideal for an elegant and light meal.
Ingredients
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- 16 ounces Ahi Tuna steaks, Yellowfin Tuna steaks (about 1” thick)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Roasted Sesame Oil, or regular
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper, or cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking Oil (Canola or Olive)
- 2 tablespoons Black Sesame Seeds, or toasted
- 1 Green Onion, chopped, for garnish
- 1 fresh Lime, optional for serving wedges
Instructions
- Pat the Ahi Tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Dip Ahi Tuna steaks in the Soy Sauce mixture, then place them in a sealable plastic bag (or bowl). Pour the mixture in with the tuna, and seal or cover. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes, but 2 hours is best.
- Once marinated, remove the tuna steaks from the bag and retain the marinade liquid. Place sesame seeds on a small plate, and dip each Ahi Tuna steak, covering top and bottom with seeds.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon cooking oil. Carefully place Ahi Tuna steaks in the hot oil. For 1” thick steaks, sear for approximately 1 minute on each side. For 1.5-inch steaks, it will increase to 1.5 to 2 minutes per side. Leave on heat an additional 30-60 seconds if you desire them more fully cooked.
- When Ahi Tuna steaks are seared (they will be medium-rare inside), remove from heat and place on a cutting board. Drizzle with some of the leftover marinade sauce.
- Slice Ahi Tuna steaks in thin slices (about ½ inch), leaning them slightly to display on the plate.
- Garnish with chopped Green Onion, a sprinkling of Sesame Seeds, and optional Lime wedges.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the tuna to marinate for at least 2 hours.
- If you prefer a more well-done tuna, leave the steaks on the skillet an additional 30-60 seconds per side.
- Serve with a side of shredded cabbage or a light salad for a fresh accompaniment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 55mg