Seared Ahi Tuna Steak Recipe
Seared ahi tuna is a quick, easy, and healthy meal. Marinated with soy sauce, ginger, sesame, and scallions, this fish steak is cooked medium rare for less than 4 minutes. Serve with Jasmin rice, salad, and veggies for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
In a small bowl - combine all the tuna steak marinade ingredients - soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, sliced ginger & garlic, scallions, and chilly flakes.
Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and turn them over a few times to coat well. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes up to an hour.
Sear tuna steaks - Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and let the pan become very hot. Place the two tuna steaks in the skillet. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Cook the steak for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side (medium-rare).
Remove from the pan and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Then, slice and garnish with chopped scallions.
Serve with plain jasmine rice, a salad, and a vegetable side dish for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 484 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 17 g
- Protein Content
- 57 g
- Fat Content
- 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 86 mg
- Sodium Content
- 2252 mg
- Fiber Content
- 2 g
- Sugar Content
- 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 14 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
