19/06/2026
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna 🐟
This Pan Seared Ahi Tuna is fresh, flavorful, and perfect when you want something light yet filling. Fresh ahi tuna crusted in a mixture of sesame seeds, brown sugar, and garlic and onion seasonings. Sprinkle with smoked sea salt - BOMB!
INGREDIENTS
*Makes 2 lbs
2 lbs sushi grade ahi tuna steaks (about 1.5-2 inch thickness)
MARINADE
+ 3 TBSP soy sauce
+ 1 tsp sesame oil
SESAME CRUST
+ 1/3 C sesame seeds
+ 1 TBSP brown sugar
+ 1 tsp garlic powder
+ 1 tsp onion powder
+ 1 tsp salt
Serve with smoked sea salt and sliced green onion.
DIRECTIONS
+ STEP 1: MARINADE
Combine the soy sauce and sesame oil in a shallow dish and then fully coat the ahi on all sides. Let the ahi sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes while preparing the sesame crust mix.
+ STEP 2: SESAME CRUST
Combine the sesame seeds, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and spread out evenly on a plate. Place the ahi steaks on the sesame seed crust mixture and press them firmly to get the crust to stick. Coat all sides of the ahi.
+ STEP 3: COOK
Heat a skillet over medium heat, and
when its blazing hot, add a little neutral oil to the pan and then carefully add the ahi steaks. Cook undisturbed for 45-60 seconds until they get a nice seared crust. Flip and repeat the process on the other side and then remove.
+ STEP 4: SERVE
Slice the ahi steaks and garnish with sliced green onion and smoked, flaked sea salt.
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