Seared Ahi Tuna

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz) ahi tuna steaks; 2 tbsp soy sauce, for coating; 1/4 cup black sesame seeds; 1/4 cup white sesame seeds; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1/2 lime, juiced; 2 tbsp honey; cooked white rice, for serving; 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish; 1/2 avocado, sliced, for serving

This quick and easy recipe from @jackiehartlaub shows you how to make restaurant-quality seared ahi tuna at home. Tuna steaks are coated in a mix of black and white sesame seeds, seared for just a minute per side, and served with a delicious homemade soy dipping sauce.

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Total

13 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz) ahi tuna steaks
2 tbsp soy sauce, for coating
1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated ginger
1/2 lime, juiced
2 tbsp honey
cooked white rice, for servingoptional
1 green onion, chopped, for garnishoptional
1/2 avocado, sliced, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Lightly coat the ahi tuna steaks with soy sauce.
2
In a shallow bowl or plate, combine equal parts black and white sesame seeds and mix well.
3
Press each side of the soy-coated tuna steaks into the sesame seed mixture, ensuring an even and thick crust. Set aside.
4
To make the dipping sauce, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, lime juice, and honey in a bowl. Whisk until fully combined.
5
Add olive oil to a large skillet and heat over high heat until the pan is very hot and shimmering.
6
Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 1 minute on each side for a rare center, or until the sesame seeds are nicely toasted.
7
Remove the tuna from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Slice the tuna into thick pieces against the grain.
8
Serve the sliced ahi tuna over a bed of rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and sliced avocado, and drizzle with the prepared dipping sauce.