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Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Glaze

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

A quick and flavorful dish featuring sushi-grade Ahi tuna seared to perfection and drizzled with a flavorful Asian glaze.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound sushi-grade Ahi tuna steak
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, honey, and vegetable oil to create the glaze.
  2. Pat the tuna steak dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed frying pan over high heat until very hot.
  4. Add the tuna steak to the hot skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for more well-done.
  5. Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
  6. Slice the tuna steak against the grain.
  7. Drizzle the Asian glaze over the sliced tuna.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Patting the tuna dry before searing ensures a nice crust. Aim for rare or medium-rare for the best texture.