Ahi Tuna Recipe -Seared
Learn how to make restaurant-quality Ahi Tuna Recipe - Seared in just 15 minutes. Perfect rare center, crisp exterior, and minimal ingredients required!
Ingredients
For the Tuna:
- 2 sashimi-grade ahi tuna steaks 6-8 oz each
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 sliced green onion
Instructions
- Prep Tuna: Pat tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels.
- Season: Brush tuna with sesame oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Coat: Press sesame seeds onto all sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat Pan: Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear: Place tuna in pan and sear for 30-45 seconds per side for rare (or 1 minute per side for medium-rare).
- Sear Edges: Using tongs, briefly sear all edges for about 15 seconds each.
- Rest: Transfer to a plate and rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Slice: Using a sharp knife, slice against the grain into ½-inch pieces.
- Serve: Arrange on plates and serve immediately with optional dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 240 per serving
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg