Seared Ahi Tuna with Marinade

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari sauce)

1 tablespoon Asian toasted sesame oil

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 1/2 pounds fresh, cold ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/2-1 2/3 inches thick)

3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil (for searing)

Optional: freshly chopped cilantro (green scallions, sesame seeds for garnish.)

Optional: Sriracha mayo for drizzling

Directions

Marinade

In a bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. This can be done in advance. Cover and chill until ready to use.

Thoroughly dry cold ahi tuna steaks with paper towels and place in a glass or ceramic dish. Pour marinade over the fish, turning to coat well throughout. Cover tightly and chill several hours, or up to overnight. Turn fish over at least once in the middle of marinade time.

Sear

Heat 3 TB oil in a large heavy skillet until oil is smoking. Sear ahi steaks 1 1/2 minutes per side on high heat, taking care to flip carefully with a flat, steel spatula. (If your tuna is less than 1 1/2 inches thick, sear for only 1 minute per side.)

Rest/Cool

Transfer seared ahi to a large cutting board and let rest/cool 10 minutes. Use a very sharp (serrated works well) knife to slice thinly across the grain.

Serve chilled or at room temp. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions, if desired. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 g
• Calories: 367 kcal
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Trans Fat: 0.05 g
• Cholesterol: 72 mg
• Sodium: 797 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 45 g