Seared Ahi Tuna
An elegant and simple recipe for perfectly seared Ahi tuna with a crispy sesame exterior, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 2 Ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Soy sauce (for serving)
- Wasabi (for serving)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the Ahi tuna steaks with salt and black pepper, ensuring every inch is covered.
- Coat each side of the tuna steaks with sesame seeds.
- Sear the tuna in the hot pan for about 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outside and rare in the center.
- Slice the tuna thinly against the grain and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, always choose the freshest Ahi tuna. Consider adding chili flakes to the sesame seeds for a spicy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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