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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak, sliced to a rare center, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1 2-inch thick sushi-grade tuna steak/fillet
  • ½ tablespoon green onions sliced
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, white sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper. Mix well.
    Mixing sauce ingredients for seared ahi tuna steak.
  • Pour the mixture over the tuna steak until fully coated. Allow the fish to marinate for at least 10 minutes in the fridge.
    Marinating a raw ahi tuna steak for searing.
  • Heat a skillet on high. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Once hot, sear the tuna steak for 2 minutes on each side. The tuna should be medium-rare for best results.
    Raw ahi tuna steak marinating with sesame seeds in a white dish.
  • Transfer the seared tuna steak to a cutting board. Slice into ½-inch-thick slices. Serve the sliced tuna with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
    Seared ahi tuna steak with herbs in a black pan.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 10g (3%) Protein: 9g (18%) Fat: 16g (25%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 1018mg (44%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 9g (10%)

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