Teddy's Mommy's Pan Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Sauce

Delight your taste buds with "Teddy's Mommy's Pan Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Sauce," a quick and elegant recipe perfect for seafood lovers. This dish features sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks encrusted with a stunning blend of white and black sesame seeds, seared to perfection in just minutes for a crisp, golden crust and tender, rare interior that melts in your mouth. The star of the dish is the creamy wasabi sauce, a bold yet balanced mixture of wasabi paste, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic, adding a tangy and spicy kick that perfectly complements the tuna’s delicate flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this gourmet recipe is ideal for date nights, special occasions, or a restaurant-quality meal at home, served with a side of steamed rice or a fresh green salad. Packed with flavor, rich in omega-3s, and visually stunning, this ahi tuna recipe will leave you craving more!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6-ounce each) Ahi tuna steaks
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Lime juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Mix the white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the sesame seed mixture to create an even coating.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the wasabi paste, mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and let it heat until shimmering.

Step 5

Place the tuna steaks in the hot pan and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side. The outside should be crisp and sesame-crusted, while the inside remains rare to medium-rare. Adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.

Step 6

Transfer the tuna steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Slice the tuna steaks against the grain into thin pieces.

Step 8

Drizzle the wasabi sauce over the sliced tuna or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Step 9

Garnish with extra sesame seeds or a lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(435.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	867.3

Total Fat 48.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.2g
Cholesterol 150.5mg	0%
Sodium 3287.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 92.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 404.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1533.8mg	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: 50.1%

Protein: 42.4%

Carbs: 7.5%