Description
A simple and delicious recipe for searing ahi tuna with a sesame crust, perfect for sushi lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces ahi tuna, thawed (sushi-grade saku block)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid aminos
- 2 tablespoons high heat oil for searing – peanut oil, wok oil, avocado
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (black, or both black and white)
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (or onion powder)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Mix the Sesame Crust ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Pat dry the ahi tuna with paper towels.
- Place ahi tuna on a plate, coat all sides with soy sauce.
- Generously sprinkle all sides of the ahi tuna with the sesame mix, pressing it down into the flesh.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until very very hot.
- Add the oil and coat the pan and let it get hot.
- Carefully lay the tuna in the pan, pressing it down into the skillet with a metal spatula.
- Sear for 45-60 seconds until golden, then flip.
- Sear the other side for 60-90 seconds until golden.
- Sear the long edges using tongs to hold it upright.
- Place on a cutting board, thinly slice, and serve.
- You could also refrigerate up to 3 days, and serve this later, chilled.
Notes
- See notes regarding ahi tuna quality and thyme options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70mg