Seared Ahi Tuna

Elevate your dinner table with this quick and elegant Seared Ahi Tuna recipe, showcasing perfectly crusted tuna steaks with a rare, melt-in-your-mouth center. Infused with a zesty marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, ginger, and garlic, each bite is full of fresh, umami-rich flavors. A delicate coating of black and white sesame seeds adds a satisfying crunch and nutty aroma, while the quick sear in a hot skillet locks in the tuna’s natural succulence. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and six minutes of cooking, this dish is an impressive yet effortless option for weeknight meals or dinner parties. Serve these beautifully seared steaks alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to create a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal at home. Keywords: Seared Ahi Tuna, sesame-crusted tuna, quick seafood recipe, ahi tuna marinade, healthy dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:21 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Ahi tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, lime juice, and minced garlic. Mix well to create a marinade.

Step 2

Place the ahi tuna steaks in the marinade, turning to coat each side. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the black and white sesame seeds together. Set aside.

Step 4

Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides of the steaks.

Step 5

Coat each steak thoroughly with the sesame seed mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is shimmering, carefully add the tuna steaks to the pan.

Step 8

Sear the tuna for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. The outside should be crisp with a rare center.

Step 9

Remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest for a minute or two before slicing.

Step 10

Serve the seared ahi tuna slices warm with your choice of sides such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(379.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	849.0

Total Fat 60.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 3617.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 65.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.3mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1163.6mg	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: 62.6%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 7.1%