Seared Ahi Tuna
A simple and quick-to-prepare dish featuring seared Ahi tuna steaks coated with sesame seeds, offering a delightful and healthy meal packed with protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 14 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Ahi tuna steaks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 lemon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the Ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix sesame seeds, black pepper, and sea salt.
- Rub the olive oil on both sides of the tuna steaks and press the sesame seed mixture onto each side.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, sear the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred doneness.
- Remove from heat and let rest for a minute.
- Slice the tuna against the grain and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure the pan is hot for a nice crust. Best served medium rare.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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