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Seared Ahi Tuna

Seared Ahi Tuna is also known as yellowfin tuna, in sesame oil, soy sauce, and flavorful seasonings. A quick pan sear on both sides, and dinner is ready.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Seared Ahi Tuna
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks
  • 2 tablespoons oil toasted sesame
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced (a few slices reserved for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice fresh

Instructions

  • Tuna steaks should be covered firmly with the marinade and chilled for at least an hour after being mixed together.
  • A heavy-bottomed skillet, ideally one made of cast iron, should be heated to high to medium heat. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade once the pan is heated, and then sear them for one to one and a half minutes on each side.
  • Remove from pan and cut into pieces that are 1/4 inch thick. Add a few scallion segments as a garnish.
  • Serve over lettuce, finely sliced cabbage, or fennel. You can also serve it plain, with white rice. served with a salad of thinly sliced fennel.

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Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1074mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3772IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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