Description
A quick recipe for perfectly seared sushi-grade Ahi tuna with an Asian-inspired crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) sushi-grade Ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds, mixed
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over all sides of the tuna steaks.
- Place the mixed sesame seeds on a shallow plate. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the seeds until they are fully coated.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works well) over high heat until very hot. Add a small amount of high-heat oil if your pan is not non-stick, though the oil in the marinade should suffice.
- Carefully place the coated tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 60 to 90 seconds per side for rare to medium-rare. Do not overcook.
- Remove the tuna from the pan immediately. Let the steaks rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your tuna is very cold before searing.
- Adjust the searing time based on your desired doneness; 60 seconds per side yields a cool, raw center.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce or a light vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 3 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70