Description
Seared Ahi Tuna requires just minutes of marinating to deliver restaurant-quality deliciousness right in your kitchen. Sesame-kissed and quickly seared, these tender fish steaks bring Pacific-inspired flavor to your dinner plate without complicated techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Marinade Ingredients:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until the ingredients combine smoothly.
- Pour the marinade over your 6-ounce ahi tuna steaks in a shallow dish, ensuring they are completely coated with the liquid mixture.
- Allow the tuna to absorb the marinade’s flavors at room temperature for 20 minutes, turning the steaks halfway through to distribute the seasoning evenly.
- Preheat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat, checking that the surface is hot enough for a quick sear.
- Carefully remove the tuna from the marinade, letting excess liquid drip back into the dish to prevent splattering.
- Place the steaks in the hot pan, cooking for approximately 1-2 minutes on each side to create a delicately golden exterior while keeping the center rare.
- Transfer the seared tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for one minute to help retain its juices before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- Marinate the tuna briefly to prevent the acid from “cooking” the fish and making it tough.
- Choose sushi-grade, fresh tuna with a deep red color for the best flavor and safe raw consumption.
- Avoid overcooking the tuna, as it can quickly become dry and lose its delicate texture.
- Pat the tuna dry before searing to ensure a beautiful golden-brown crust that seals in the juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes (2 minutes per side)
- Category: Pan-Seared
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 256 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg