Description
A quick recipe for perfectly seared sushi-grade ahi tuna with an Asian-inspired crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, sushi grade
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (mixed black and white)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- 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 sesame seeds on a shallow plate. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the seeds until well coated.
- Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat until very hot.
- Place the coated tuna steaks in the hot, dry skillet. Sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Adjust time based on your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet immediately. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Notes
- For best results, ensure your skillet is smoking hot before adding the tuna.
- Use only sushi-grade or sashimi-grade tuna for this preparation.
- Slice the tuna thinly before serving to show the seared edge and raw center.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 4 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 70