Description
Perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks with a sesame crust and a tender, ruby-red center. This quick and elegant dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat until nearly smoking.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Pat tuna steaks dry and coat with the mixture.
- Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat.
- Press sesame seeds onto both sides of each tuna steak.
- Sear steaks for 1–2 minutes per side for a golden crust and rare center.
- Transfer to a cutting board, rest for 1 minute, then slice against the grain into 1/2-inch slices.
- Garnish with green onions and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Let tuna reach room temperature before cooking for even doneness.
- Use a cast iron skillet for best sear results.
- Do not overcook—tuna is best served rare to medium-rare.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: ahi tuna, seared tuna, sesame crusted tuna, tuna steak, quick dinner, healthy fish recipe