Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of restaurant-quality seared ahi tuna, a dish that effortlessly marries elegance with simplicity. Featuring a delectable honey-soy marinade, this recipe transforms sushi-grade tuna into a gourmet experience perfect for impressing your guests or enjoying a special family dinner. With its vibrant colors and impressive presentation, this easy-to-make dish is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it both indulgent and nutritious. Ready in just 12 minutes, seared ahi tuna is versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main course, or even sliced for salads and sushi rolls.
Ingredients
- 1–1.5 lbs ahi tuna steaks
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp hot honey (or regular)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp coconut oil for cooking
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Everything But The Bagel seasoning, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, hot honey, and lemon juice.
- Place ahi tuna steaks in a shallow dish and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
- Heat coconut oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering.
- Sear marinated tuna steaks in the hot skillet for 45-60 seconds on each side until golden brown but still rare inside.
- Remove from heat and let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin pieces.
- Garnish with black sesame seeds and serve beautifully plated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the marinade by adding different spices or sauces to suit your taste preferences. Consider serving the seared tuna on a bed of mixed greens or pairing it with dipping sauces like soy sauce or wasabi mayo for an added flavor boost.