Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever

Elevate your dinner game with the "Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever" recipe—a quick, flavorful dish showcasing fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in a stunning blend of black and white sesame seeds. This effortlessly gourmet dish combines a zesty marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to enhance the tuna’s natural richness. With just 10 minutes of prep and a brief sear in a hot skillet, this recipe delivers perfectly tender, restaurant-worthy tuna in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a light but impressive meal, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice, a crisp salad, or a drizzle of wasabi sauce. Quick, healthy, and undeniably elegant, this ahi tuna recipe is your go-to for a high-protein, low-carb dinner that dazzles.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 ounces each) Ahi tuna steaks (sushi-grade)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring both sides are coated. Let them marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare the sesame seed coating.

Step 4

Mix black and white sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Season the tuna steaks lightly with salt and pepper, then press both sides of each steak into the sesame seed mixture to form a crust.

Step 5

Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 6

Carefully place the sesame-coated tuna steaks into the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or an additional minute per side for medium-rare (adjust cooking time to your preference). Avoid overcooking to maintain the tuna's tender texture.

Step 7

Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute. Slice into thin pieces and serve immediately with your choice of sides or dipping sauce, such as wasabi or extra soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(476.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	926.9

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 170.1mg	0%
Sodium 2507.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 108.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.0mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 1589.6mg	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: 47.4%

Protein: 46.1%

Carbs: 6.5%