Whole30 Seared Ahi Tuna
Experience the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition with this Whole30 Seared Ahi Tuna recipe. Featuring tender, sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, this quick and easy dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a sophisticated lunch. Coated in a delicious blend of sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and nutty sesame seeds, then seared to perfection, the tuna boasts a golden crust with a tender, rare center. Served over a bed of fresh mixed greens and creamy avocado slices, and garnished with a squeeze of zesty lemon, this protein-packed meal is as vibrant as it is satisfying. Ideal for those following the Whole30 lifestyle or anyone looking for a low-carb, high-protein meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) Ahi tuna steak
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 whole Lemon
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 whole Avocado
Instructions
Pat dry the ahi tuna steaks with paper towels to ensure they are completely dry.
In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt.
Rub this seasoning mix generously on both sides of each tuna steak.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks, pressing them gently into the fish to adhere well.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers.
Carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear each side for about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your preference for doneness. For a rare center, keep it to around 1 minute per side.
Once seared, remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for a minute or two.
While the tuna rests, slice the avocado and arrange it over a bed of mixed greens.
Slice the rested ahi tuna thinly and lay the slices on top of the mixed greens and avocado.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze fresh juice over the tuna before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.3 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2425 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1506 mg | 32% | |
*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.
