Seared Ahi Tuna
This sesame seeds crusted ahi tuna is tender and flavorful. Pan seared so the inside remains moist, then sliced and served on a bed of a fresh green salad drizzled with a delicious pungent dressing, it is so easy to prepare and will look like it just came from a fancy restaurant!
Seared Ahi Tuna
Yield: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ahí tuna
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Pat the ahi tuna dry then sprinkle with some salt and pepper and drizzle with the sesame oil.
- Mix the black and white sesame seeds and spread them on a flat plate.
- Coat the tuna all over with the seeds.
- Heat a grill on high. Sear the tuna for 1 minute on each side.
- Remove from the heat and transfer to a cutting board.
- Slice into 1/2-inch thick strips.
- Place the tuna strips on a bed of greens.
- Prepare a dressing by mixing the lime juice with the vinegar, soy sauce and ginger.
- Drizzle the dressing over the tuna.
