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Seared Ahi Tuna
Ahi Tuna is a restaurant favorite that's easier to make at home than you think! It's quick and healthy - great for something a little different on a weeknight.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
416 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian-American Fusion
Ingredients
Ahi Tuna
- 2 ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- sesame seeds optional
- scallions optional, chopped
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 teaspoons rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Give it a taste and adjust the flavors if needed then set aside.
- Season both sides of 2 ahi tuna steaks with salt and pepper .
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna for 45 seconds-1 minute on each side.
- Slice the tuna and serve it with the sauce! Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions if desired.
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Notes
- My ahi tuna steaks were about 1" thick and I cooked them for 1 minute/side.
- Be sure to use sushi-grade ahi tuna for taste and food safety reasons.
- I like to keep fresh ginger in the freezer because it's easier to grate, and I always have some on-hand that way.
Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
1331mg
(55%)
Potassium
486mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3711IU
(74%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1331mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3711IU | 74% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.