How to Make Seared Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seared Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna is a dish that has gained popularity in recent years due to its delicious and healthy nature. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and easy way to prepare a nutritious meal that is also incredibly flavorful.

Ahi tuna is a type of tuna that is known for its rich, meaty texture and mild flavor. When seared and crusted with sesame seeds, it creates a dish that is both visually appealing and packed with umami flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons blackened seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Rinse tuna and pat dry. Place in a prep dish and sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning. Brush teriyaki sauce on all sides of the tuna to glaze it.
  • Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange tuna in the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and cook for another 3o to 45 seconds; do not overcook!
  • Quickly transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange tuna on individual plates, overlapping slices slightly. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 586mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 808mg