Seared Ahi Tuna

Seared Ahi Tuna

Ingredients

• 2 (6-8 ounce) ahi tuna steaks (1 to 1 1/4 inch thick)

• 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or 2 teaspoons of wheat-free tamari for gluten-free option)

• 1 Tbsp of grated fresh ginger

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 green onion (scallion) thinly sliced (a few slices reserved for garnish)

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Method

1. Mix the marinade ingredients together and coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

2.  Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high to high heat. When the pan is smoking hot, remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and sear them for a 30 to 45 seconds on each side (even a little longer if you want the tuna a little more well done).

3. Remove from pan and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Sprinkle with a few green onion slices.

Urban Cowgill  2012 (updated 2024)