Description
A guide to making perfectly seared ahi tuna at home, covering everything from selecting the right tuna to searing techniques, serving suggestions, and troubleshooting.
Ingredients
- Ahi tuna steaks (sushi/sashimi grade)
- High smoke point oil (refined coconut, avocado, or grapeseed oil)
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Optional: Sesame seeds (white and black), red pepper flakes, garlic powder
- Optional Serving Accompaniments: Soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger, steamed rice, blanched vegetables, salad ingredients, sriracha mayo, ponzu sauce, lemon, oregano, feta, hummus, couscous, olive oil.
Instructions
- Prep the Tuna: Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season liberally on all sides with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a pan over high heat until it is screaming hot. Add oil to the hot pan; it should shimmer.
- Sear the Tuna: Carefully place the seasoned tuna into the hot pan. Sear for 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, creating a crispy crust while the center remains mostly raw. Sear in batches if needed, avoiding overcrowding.
- Check for Doneness: The tuna is ready when it has a crisp crust on the outside and the inside is still pink/red (rare to medium-rare).
- Serve: Serve immediately. Pair with classic sides like rice and vegetables, or get creative with salads or poke bowls. Add desired condiments and garnishes.
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Seafood
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4oz (113g) ahi tuna
- Calories: 130 - 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg - 60mg
- Fat: 0.5g - 1.5g
- Protein: 25-28g
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