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Description
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks.
Ingredients
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- 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix together sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
- Press the sesame seed mixture onto both sides of the tuna steaks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for more well-done.
- Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sesame seed mixture.
- Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 4 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg