Seared Sesame Wasabi Ahi
Elevate your dinner table with the bold flavors of Seared Sesame Wasabi Ahi—a quick and elegant dish that's perfect for seafood lovers. This recipe features tender ahi tuna steaks marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, wasabi paste, sesame oil, lime juice, and garlic powder, infusing each bite with savory and spicy notes. Coated in a stunning crust of black and white sesame seeds, the tuna is seared to perfection in a hot skillet, forming a crispy, nutty exterior while maintaining a delicate, rare-to-medium-rare center. Finished with vibrant scallions and ready in just 20 minutes, this impressive dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice or a crisp salad for an effortlessly gourmet meal. Perfect for dinner parties or a quick weeknight indulgence, Seared Sesame Wasabi Ahi is a must-try for anyone seeking an Asian-inspired seafood masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Ahi tuna steak
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Scallions (sliced)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, wasabi paste, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to create the marinade.
Place the ahi tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
On a plate, combine black and white sesame seeds. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, and press each steak into the sesame seed mixture to coat evenly on all sides.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Sear the tuna steaks in the skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on desired doneness. Aim for a rare to medium-rare center for best results.
Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as rice or a light salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.3 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 3494 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*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.
