Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

If you're craving a delicious and sophisticated seafood dish, look no further than this Seared Ahi Tuna recipe! With its perfectly seared exterior and tender, flavorful interior, this dish is a real showstopper. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Served with a vibrant salad and a zesty dressing, it's a perfect blend of freshness and elegance. Ready to impress your taste buds? Let’s dive in!

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Ahi Tuna steak (about 230 grams), thawed if frozen
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Optional Salad:

• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2.6 ounces asparagus (about 75 grams)
• 1 avocado
• 5 ounces arugula (1 bag, about 142 grams)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Wasabi (optional)

Recommended Equipment:

• Cast iron skillet (optional)

Instructions:
For the Tuna:

1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
2. While the skillet heats, coat the tuna steak with Dijon mustard.
3. On a shallow plate, mix the white and black sesame seeds. Press the tuna steak into the seeds to coat it on all sides.
4. Once the skillet is very hot, place the tuna in the skillet. Sear for 1 to 1½ minutes on one side, then flip to sear all sides.
5. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

For the Optional Salad:

1. In the still-hot skillet, add ½ teaspoon of salt to a small amount of hot water. Trim the tips off the asparagus and add them to the skillet. Cook briefly for about 3-4 minutes until bright green.
2. Remove the asparagus and place it in cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Slice the tuna and avocado. You can cut the avocado into small squares if preferred.
4. Arrange arugula on serving plates and top with slices of tuna, avocado, and asparagus.
5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, grated ginger, lime juice, honey, and wasabi if using. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Enjoy your elegant and flavorful Seared Ahi Tuna! ​

 

[zoeyy]

Sounds amazing! Seared Ahi Tuna is always a winner, especially with that perfect sear and fresh salad on the side. Can't wait to try it!

 

[lizasoberan]

If you're craving a delicious and sophisticated seafood dish, look no further than this Seared Ahi Tuna recipe! With its perfectly seared exterior and tender, flavorful interior, this dish is a real showstopper. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Served with a vibrant salad and a zesty dressing, it's a perfect blend of freshness and elegance. Ready to impress your taste buds? Let’s dive in!

View attachment 5636Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Ahi Tuna steak (about 230 grams), thawed if frozen
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Optional Salad:

• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2.6 ounces asparagus (about 75 grams)
• 1 avocado
• 5 ounces arugula (1 bag, about 142 grams)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Wasabi (optional)

Recommended Equipment:

• Cast iron skillet (optional)

Instructions:
For the Tuna:

1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
2. While the skillet heats, coat the tuna steak with Dijon mustard.
3. On a shallow plate, mix the white and black sesame seeds. Press the tuna steak into the seeds to coat it on all sides.
4. Once the skillet is very hot, place the tuna in the skillet. Sear for 1 to 1½ minutes on one side, then flip to sear all sides.
5. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

For the Optional Salad:

1. In the still-hot skillet, add ½ teaspoon of salt to a small amount of hot water. Trim the tips off the asparagus and add them to the skillet. Cook briefly for about 3-4 minutes until bright green.
2. Remove the asparagus and place it in cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Slice the tuna and avocado. You can cut the avocado into small squares if preferred.
4. Arrange arugula on serving plates and top with slices of tuna, avocado, and asparagus.
5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, grated ginger, lime juice, honey, and wasabi if using. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Enjoy your elegant and flavorful Seared Ahi Tuna! ​

I think a sesame crust adds great texture, though keep the sear quick for that perfect rare center.

 

[otterlyslick]

If you're craving a delicious and sophisticated seafood dish, look no further than this Seared Ahi Tuna recipe! With its perfectly seared exterior and tender, flavorful interior, this dish is a real showstopper. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner or just want to treat yourself, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Served with a vibrant salad and a zesty dressing, it's a perfect blend of freshness and elegance. Ready to impress your taste buds? Let’s dive in!

View attachment 5636Ingredients:

• 8 ounces Ahi Tuna steak (about 230 grams), thawed if frozen
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Optional Salad:

• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2.6 ounces asparagus (about 75 grams)
• 1 avocado
• 5 ounces arugula (1 bag, about 142 grams)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
• ¼ to ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Wasabi (optional)

Recommended Equipment:

• Cast iron skillet (optional)

Instructions:
For the Tuna:

1. Heat a large skillet over high heat.
2. While the skillet heats, coat the tuna steak with Dijon mustard.
3. On a shallow plate, mix the white and black sesame seeds. Press the tuna steak into the seeds to coat it on all sides.
4. Once the skillet is very hot, place the tuna in the skillet. Sear for 1 to 1½ minutes on one side, then flip to sear all sides.
5. Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for a minute before slicing.

For the Optional Salad:

1. In the still-hot skillet, add ½ teaspoon of salt to a small amount of hot water. Trim the tips off the asparagus and add them to the skillet. Cook briefly for about 3-4 minutes until bright green.
2. Remove the asparagus and place it in cold water to stop the cooking process.
3. Slice the tuna and avocado. You can cut the avocado into small squares if preferred.
4. Arrange arugula on serving plates and top with slices of tuna, avocado, and asparagus.
5. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, Dijon mustard, sesame oil, grated ginger, lime juice, honey, and wasabi if using. Season with a pinch of salt to taste.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

Enjoy your elegant and flavorful Seared Ahi Tuna! ​

This Seared Ahi Tuna recipe looks amazing! I love how simple but flavorful it seems. The crispy outside and tender inside sound just perfect. Can’t wait to try it out soon!

 

[Nutellah_]

Love seared ahi tuna! This recipe looks so fresh and flavorful. Can’t wait to try it!

 

[MashaBear]

Seared Ahi Tuna sounds so fresh and flavorful! Perfect for a quick yet fancy meal. Can’t wait to try this out and impress my dinner guests!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Sounds amazing! Seared Ahi Tuna is always a winner, especially with that perfect sear and fresh salad on the side. Can't wait to try it!

Totally stoked to hear you’re pumped about the Seared Ahi Tuna! And thanks for the suggestion—Old-Fashioned Potato Salad is gonna be a hit!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

I think a sesame crust adds great texture, though keep the sear quick for that perfect rare center.

Totally agree, sesame crust is for texture! And thanks a bunch for the suggestion on the potato salad recipe!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

This Seared Ahi Tuna recipe looks amazing! I love how simple but flavorful it seems. The crispy outside and tender inside sound just perfect. Can’t wait to try it out soon!

Thanks so much for the love on the Seared Ahi Tuna recipe! I’m stoked you’re excited to try it—hope it’s as tasty as it sounds!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Love seared ahi tuna! This recipe looks so fresh and flavorful. Can’t wait to try it!

Thanks for the love! That seared ahi tuna sounds amazing, and I’m thrilled you’re excited to try my old-fashioned potato salad!

 

[Kiriya Ubuyashiki]

Seared Ahi Tuna sounds so fresh and flavorful! Perfect for a quick yet fancy meal. Can’t wait to try this out and impress my dinner guests!

Seared Ahi Tuna sounds amazing! I’m so glad you liked the potato salad recipe I shared—hope it’s a hit with your guests!