Description
This delicious Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna is perfect for a quick and impressive meal. Enjoy it seared to perfection!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces ahi tuna, thawed (sushi-grade saku block)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons high heat oil for searing (peanut oil, wok oil, avocado)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (black, or both black and white)
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (or onion powder)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix the Sesame Crust ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pat dry the ahi tuna with paper towels.
- Place ahi tuna on a plate, coat all sides with soy sauce.
- Generously sprinkle all sides of the ahi tuna with the sesame mix, pressing it down into the flesh.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until very very hot.
- Add the oil and coat the pan, then let it get hot.
- Carefully lay the tuna in the pan, pressing it down into the skillet.
- Sear for 45-60 seconds, checking the underneath for golden color.
- Flip the tuna carefully when deeply golden.
- Sear the other side for 60-90 seconds until golden.
- Sear the long edges using tongs to hold it upright.
- Place on a cutting board, blot if desired, then thinly slice and serve.
- This can be refrigerated up to 3 days and served chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the ahi tuna is sushi-grade for the best quality.
- Consider using both black and white sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 34 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg