Description
Learn how to make unforgettable seared ahi tuna in just 10 minutes with this quick and easy recipe. Perfectly seared on the outside, tender and pink on the inside, this dish is bursting with Asian-inspired flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 ounces each, about 1-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
- Marinate Tuna: Season tuna with salt and pepper, place in dish, pour marinade over, and marinate for 5 minutes per side.
- Sear Tuna: Heat skillet, sear tuna for 1-1.5 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare doneness.
- Rest and Serve: Let tuna rest, slice thinly, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and garnish with green onions and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade ahi tuna for best flavor and safety.
- Avoid overcooking to keep tuna tender and moist.
- Serve with rice, salad, or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
