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Seared Ahi Tuna

Ahi Tuna is a delicious and healthy dish, featuring fresh tuna steaks seared to perfection, often served with a soy-based sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Japanese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Steaks
  • 4 pieces Ahi tuna steaks about 6 ounces each
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons scallions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
Marinate the Tuna
  1. Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Sear the Tuna
  1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Remove the tuna from the marinade and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, until browned but still rare in the center.
Serve
  1. Slice the tuna against the grain and serve immediately, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality sushi-grade tuna. Adjust cooking time based on desired doneness.

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