Description
Learn how to achieve a beautiful crust on sushi grade yellowfin tuna with this quick and flavorful Asian-inspired recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) sushi grade ahi tuna steaks
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the ahi tuna steaks completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for a good sear.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha, if using. Set the glaze aside.
- On a small plate, mix the black and white sesame seeds. Gently press all sides of the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds to coat them evenly.
- Heat the sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet, such as cast iron, over medium-high heat until it shimmers. You want the pan very hot.
- Carefully place the crusted tuna steaks into the hot skillet. Sear for 60 to 90 seconds per side for rare to medium-rare. Do not overcook the tuna.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet immediately and place it on a cutting board. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes.
- While the tuna rests, pour the reserved ginger-soy glaze mixture into the same skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Slice the rested tuna against the grain into half-inch thick pieces.
- Arrange the sliced tuna on plates and drizzle generously with the warm ginger-soy glaze. Serve this healthy dinner immediately.
Notes
- For the best results, use high-quality, sushi grade yellowfin tuna.
- If you prefer your tuna cooked more, increase the searing time by 30 seconds per side, but remember that ahi is best served rare.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey in the glaze if you wish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80