Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian-Inspired Flavors
Discover how to create Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian-Inspired Flavors that’s quick, healthy, and gourmet—perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 19 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sushi-grade Ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey to create the marinade.
- Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour half the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat and add vegetable oil.
- Once the pan is hot, gently place the marinated tuna steaks inside. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare doneness.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg