These seared Ahi Tuna steaks take only 6 minutes to make! They’re healthy, crispy and seared on the outside and rare to medium-rare (depending on your preference) on the inside. This recipe is bursting with umami flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) steaks (about 4 oz. each, 1″ thick – see notes for thinner or thicker)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil see notes
- 1 tablespoon honey see notes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
- green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate or inside a plastic bag.
- Mix the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), toasted sesame oil(1 tablespoon), honey(1 tablespoon)kosher salt(1/2 teaspoon- OMIT if marinating for more than a couple hours), pepper(1/4 teaspoon), and cayenne pepper(1/4 teaspoon)until honey is fully dissolved. Pour over the ahi tuna steaks and turn over to coat completely.
- Optional: allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Also optional: Reserve a spoonful or two of the marinade before coating the fish for drizzling on top after you’ve cooked it.
- Heat a medium skillet(preferably non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet)on medium-high to high until very hot( or medium medium-high for nonstick). I recommend giving cast iron 3-5 minutes to get hot and nonstick about 1 minute, depending on how thick it is.
- Add the canola oil(1 tablespoon)to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side for medium rare( 2 to 2-1/2 minutes for medium-well to well, 30 seconds for very rare. See notes – this will vary based on thickness of the tuna steaks).(Note: different burners get hotter depending on your stove. Use your best judgement whether you use medium, medium-high, or high heat, as the marinade may burn if too high heat is used)
- Remove to a cutting board. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and serve garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.
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