Seared Ahi Tuna

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 2 Ahi Tuna steak; 1/4 cuo soy sauce; 2 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tabelspoon black sesame seeds; 1 Tablespoons onion flakes; 2 teaspoons Ginger flakes; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1 teaspoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons chilli flakes; 1 teaspoon oregano

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
2 people
Calories
325 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Seared Ahi Tuna

Quade Maldonado

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There's nothing like a plate of seared ahi tuna for a perfect dinner. There are so many ways to enjoy the succulent Ahi Tuna fish, cooked or not, and we've shared plenty of them. But today is sort of the basics, a perfect and tasty seared ahi tuna as your go to when you need to cook it.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 Ahi Tuna steak fresh
1/4 cuo soy sauce
2 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tabelspoon black sesame seeds
1 Tablespoons onion flakes
2 teaspoons Ginger flakes
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons chilli flakes
1 teaspoon oregano

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Notes

Buy fresh ahi tuna from your fish monger, and make sure to let them know you'll be cooking it halfway.
Soaking the fish in soy sauce infuses it with so much flavor and richness, so don't skimp it!
The curst is completely optional how many ingredients you add in or out. Likewise you can use a store bought blend if you'd like. We add a touch of sugar to cut out the spice and for good caramelization.
Make sure you evenly coat the entire fish before searing.
When searing Ahi tuna, make sure you have the pan preheated on high heat. High heat is key to a great sear.
Avoid over cooking the tuna, give it 1.5 minutes to 2 minutes on each side only and then remove it from the skillet.
ALWAYS slice the ahi tuna against the grain so it doesn’t crumble apart.
Have a sharp knife for slicing, it's key for perfect slices.
Easy Cucumber Salad or Asian Cucumber Salad
Cilantro Lime Rice
Turn it into an Ahi Tuna Salad or Tuna Wrap.
Make it into a Poke Bowl , Sushi Burrito or Sushi Bowl.
Toss it into Spicy Ramen Bowl.
Drizzle it with condiments like Chili Oil Recipe, Spicy Mayo or Hot Honey Recipe.
Veggies like Roasted Asparagus, Zucchini Fries, Air Fryer Mushrooms, Sweet Potato Salad or Pan Fried Potatoes.
This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time. You can sear the fish and wrap it in the fridge for up to 2 days before slicing and serving. It's best not to marinate the fish for more than 30 minutes in soy sauce as it will begin to cure. In that case, it will still taste great, but loose the texture, similar to a Tuna Ceviche.
Fresh tuna tastes slightly sweet with a firm texture, and doesn't have a fishy taste. When seared well, it will have a buttery texture.
Have your pan super hot, and well oiled. Then sear the tuna for 1.5 minutes without flipping or touching. Flip and cook another 2 minutes and remove it from the pan.
If your pan is not too hot, or if you don't have enough oil, these may cause the fish to crumble. Also the thickness of your tuna fillets along with how your flip it around the pan can make it fall apart. Make sure your fish is about 3/4 inch thick and only flip it once during searing.
Yes, it will be raw on the inside to ensure it is soft and juicy.
For most people, yes. However always ask your healthcare practitioner if you are on certain medications or have certain conditions. If you're pregnant, it's not recommended to eat raw fish. You can read an article form Healthline on this topic.
If you stick to cooking times, the fish will be perfectly cooked in just the 3-4 minutes. It's important not to overcook the fish or else it will dry out. If this happens, you can still enjoy the well done fish, but it will have a different taste and texture.
Try it with a dressing to juice it up like this Tuna Salad Recipe with Olive Oil Dressing--SO GOOD! Or a simple Greek Salad Dressing, or even Garlic Parmesan Sauce.