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Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

If you love seafood, you should try making Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe. This dish features ahi tuna steaks with a crispy outside and a tender, pink center. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ahi tuna steaks 6 oz each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and olive oil in a bowl.
  • Brush this mix on both sides of the tuna steaks.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds, pepper, and garlic powder on the tuna.
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Put tuna steaks in the skillet.
  • Sear each side for 1-2 minutes.
  • Take the tuna out of the skillet and let it rest.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

  1. Use good quality ahi tuna for the best taste.
  2. Make sure the skillet is hot before adding the tuna.
  3. Sear quickly to keep the center rare.
  4. Don’t overcook; the tuna should stay pink inside.
  5. Let the tuna rest before slicing to keep the juices.
Keyword Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe