Seared Yellow Fin Tuna
Elevate your seafood game with this irresistible Seared Yellowfin Tuna recipe—a quick and elegant dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring tender, sushi-grade tuna steaks, marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and ginger, this recipe delivers bold, refreshing flavors. Coated in crunchy sesame seeds and seared to perfection in a hot skillet, the buttery fish develops a golden crust while staying rare and juicy in the center. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple yet sophisticated dish can be served sliced with a side of fresh salad, steamed rice, or roasted veggies for a well-rounded, healthy meal. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or looking for an impressive dish to wow your guests, this Seared Yellowfin Tuna recipe combines ease, elegance, and vibrant flavors packed into every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Yellowfin tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Pat the yellowfin tuna steaks dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks.
Sprinkle both sides of the tuna steaks with salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds, pressing gently to help the sesame seeds adhere.
Heat a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and allow it to get hot until shimmering.
Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on the first side without moving them, allowing a golden crust to form.
Flip the tuna steaks and sear the second side for another 1-2 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness. For rare tuna, the center should remain pink.
Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let them rest for 2 minutes before slicing.
Serve the seared tuna slices as-is or alongside a salad, rice, or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 55.6 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.5 mcg | 113% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1058 mg | 23% | |
*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.
