Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
Discover a delightful ahi tuna recipe -seared​ that elevates your seafood salad! With a bold sesame marinade and perfect texture, it's a quick meal
Ingredients
- 2 ahi tuna steaks 6-8 oz each, sushi-grade
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sriracha optional, for heat
- Green onions avocado, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate: Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lime juice, honey, and sriracha. Marinate tuna for 15-30 minutes.
- Coat: Press tuna into toasted sesame seeds to coat evenly.
- Sear: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or 2-3 minutes for medium-rare.
- Slice: Rest tuna for 1-2 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Serve: Garnish with avocado, green onions, and lime wedges. Serve with soy sauce or a side of rice.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Total Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Protein | 36g |
| Carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Sodium | 800mg |