Description
A simple yet elegant seared Ahi tuna dish with a savory crust and rare center, perfect for a quick dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Ahi tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat, ready to create that perfect sear.
- Rub the tuna steaks with olive oil, and generously season them with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides of the steaks.
- When the skillet is hot, sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side until a crust forms.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
- Slice the tuna into thin pieces and serve with soy sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day; reheating is not recommended as it may dry out the fish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 0mg