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Sesame Crusted Pan Seared Ahi Steaks served with Japanese style tataki sauce.
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Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

Enjoy restaurant-quality ahi tuna at home with this easy-to-follow recipe. Crusted in toasted sesame seeds and seared to perfection, this dish promises a burst of flavor in every bite.
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Keyword sesame crusted ahi tuna, sesame seared ahi tuna
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 460kcal

Ingredients

Tuna

  • 14 oz Ahi Yellowfin Tuna about 2 steak fillets
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/3 Cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral, no flavor or taste

Sauce

  • 1/2 Inch Ginger
  • 3 tbsp Ponzu
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients. Note - make sure the ahi steaks are thoroughly defrosted before cooking.
    Ingredients for sesame seared ahi tuna.
  • Grind ginger down with a grinder or a garter and set aside.
    Grated ginger.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add grated ginger, ponzu, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Mix together and set aside.
    Ponzu style dipping sauce.
  • Pour the toasted sesame seeds into a baking tray similar in size to your ahi steaks.
    Toasted sesame seeds in a glass dish.
  • Prepare ahi tuna steaks by patting dry with a paper towel. Lightly sprinkle cayenne pepper on both sides of the ahi steak followed by a dip into the toasted sesame seeds until a crust is formed on all sides.
    Ahi being coated in sesame seeds.
  • In a large frying pan, add high temp neutral cooking oil on high heat. Once the oil is preheated, add tuna and sear uncovered for 15-20 seconds on all sides. Note - if you prefer medium-well cooked steaks, sear for 30-45 seconds per side, but we don't recommend cooking it for any longer.
    Ahi steaks crusted with sesame seeds being toasted.
  • Cut ahi steaks against the grain and then transfer to a serving plate. Serve with dipping sauce.
    Sesame seared ahi tuna served on a plate.

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Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 7mg