Dairy-Free Seared Ahi Tuna

Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Dairy-Free Seared Ahi Tuna recipe, a perfect choice for a quick yet impressive meal. Featuring tender ahi tuna steaks marinated in a bold mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and fresh ginger, this dish strikes the perfect balance between savory and zesty flavors. Coated in nutty sesame seeds and seared to a delicate perfection, the tuna develops a beautifully crisp crust while maintaining a rare, melt-in-your-mouth center. This gluten-free and dairy-free gem is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Topped with fresh green onions for a finishing touch, it pairs beautifully with a light salad, steamed rice, or even roasted vegetables. Healthy, quick, and irresistibly delicious—this Ahi Tuna recipe is a seafood lover's dream!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Ahi tuna steaks
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Stir well to form a marinade.

Step 2

Place the ahi tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the tuna, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, turning once or twice.

Step 3

While the tuna is marinating, heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 5

Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly on both sides of the tuna steaks, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 6

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the hot skillet. Place the tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness. The outside should be nicely browned while the inside remains rare to medium-rare.

Step 7

Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing.

Step 8

Garnish the sliced tuna with the thinly sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(402.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	794.8

Total Fat 54.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.7g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 1843.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 64.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 84.0mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 1283.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 32.6%

Carbs: 6.1%