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Seared Ahi Tuna

This seared ahi tuna is sashimi grade fish coated in sesame seeds, then briefly cooked to tender and flavorful perfection. Add a drizzle of sauce and some fresh herbs for a light and delicious dinner option.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ahi tuna steaks
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, chopped cilantro or a combination of the two

Instructions

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  1. Place the sesame seeds on a plate and stir to combine.
  2. Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Place each tuna steak on the plate of sesame seeds and press the seeds all over the fish.
  4. Heat the oil in a large pan over high heat.
  5. Add the tuna steaks to the pan. Cook for 30-60 seconds per side.
  6. Remove the tuna from the pan. Let rest for 3 minutes then cut into slices.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil.
  8. Drizzle the sauce over the sliced tuna. Top with green onions or cilantro, then serve.

Notes

  • You can eat seared ahi warm, at room temperature, or chilled. I recommend serving the fish within 8 hours of when it was seared.
  • I typically add a sprinkle of green onions and cilantro over my tuna. Other great toppings include sliced avocado or minced jalapeno.
  • Look for tuna steaks that are similar in size and thickness so that they cook at the same rate.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 258mg (11%) Potassium 333mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2475IU (50%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2475IU 50%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.