Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever
Elevate your dinner game with the "Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever" recipe—a quick, flavorful dish showcasing fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in a stunning blend of black and white sesame seeds. This effortlessly gourmet dish combines a zesty marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to enhance the tuna’s natural richness. With just 10 minutes of prep and a brief sear in a hot skillet, this recipe delivers perfectly tender, restaurant-worthy tuna in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a light but impressive meal, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice, a crisp salad, or a drizzle of wasabi sauce. Quick, healthy, and undeniably elegant, this ahi tuna recipe is your go-to for a high-protein, low-carb dinner that dazzles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 ounces each) Ahi tuna steaks (sushi-grade)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring both sides are coated. Let them marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare the sesame seed coating.
Mix black and white sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Season the tuna steaks lightly with salt and pepper, then press both sides of each steak into the sesame seed mixture to form a crust.
Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the sesame-coated tuna steaks into the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or an additional minute per side for medium-rare (adjust cooking time to your preference). Avoid overcooking to maintain the tuna's tender texture.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute. Slice into thin pieces and serve immediately with your choice of sides or dipping sauce, such as wasabi or extra soy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
927 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 2508 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1590 mg | 34% | |
*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.
