Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

Tagged with: entree Fish Seafood

Source: WikipediaHaving some friends over for dinner? Or maybe just in the mood for some great Ahi! Either way, this recipe is perfect and pretty simple to make in little time. That’s why I enjoy preparing tuna when we have guests or need a quick fish dinner after work.

From start to finish the tuna takes 20 minutes to prep and cook! Now how is that for those that are under a time crunch but want a great meal. Of course you’ll have to steam rice and veggies (we prefer edamame) or your sides of choice, or maybe you just want to throw the tuna on some mixed greens with an Asian dressing. Either way have a glass of Chardonnay or for the full Asian experience go with some sake.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes Yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) fresh Ahi tuna steaks
1/2 cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 1 minutes on each side. (Time depends on how rare you prefer your tuna, 30 seconds for rare 2 mins for more done.)
Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition facts (per serving):
Protein 43.9g. Carbohydrates 13.3g. Cals from Protein 41%. Cals from Fat 44%. Sodium 1058mg. Calories (kcal) 13.3. Total Fat 20.8g. Fiber 2.3g. Cals from Carbohydrates 12%. Cholesterol 77mg.

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