Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
Making perfect Seared Ahi Tuna is much easier than you might think. Coat tuna steaks with Dijon mustard and sesame seeds, sear for a few minutes, and enjoy. Serve on its own or over a fresh salad for a delicious lunch or dinner.
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet (optional)
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Ahi Tuna steak (yellowfin or Saku) ½ lb. (230g), thawed if frozen
- ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over high heat. Get the pan smoking hot before adding the tuna. This will create the perfect sear. To test whether it is hot enough, add a drop of water to the pan. If it sizzles and skips across the surface, it is ready.
- Meanwhile, season the tuna steak with Dijon mustard all over.8 oz. Ahi Tuna steak (yellowfin or Saku), ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- Combine the black and white sesame seeds on a shallow plate, then gently press the tuna steak into seeds to coat it on all sides.1 tbsp white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Place your tuna in the skillet once it is ready, cook on one side for 1-1½ minutes, just to sear. Don't move the fish around. Let it sit until it develops a nice sear and naturally releases from the pan, then flip. Make sure you sear all sides but do not overcook.
- Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for a minute, then slice. Serve as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2479IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg