6-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna

Turn to these seared ahi tuna steaks when you want to bring the fine dining experience into your own kitchen. It’s an incredibly impressive, yet easy recipe that’s ready in just 6 minutes! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 3

Total Time 6

Servings servings

Calories 161kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

10 1/2 ounces ahi tuna steak approx. 2 steaks
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons oil

Instructions

Pat dry the tuna steaks with a paper towel on all sides.
Combine the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and sprinkle all sides of the tuna with it. Cover the steaks with sesame seeds and press them into the flesh.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add the oil and heat it up. Place the tuna steaks and sear them for 90 seconds per side, or until the sesame seeds start browning.
Remove the tuna steaks from the heat, place them on a cutting board, and slice them thinly.
Serve with dark soy sauce and a sprinkling of scallions.

Video

Notes

TO STORE. If you end up with leftover slices, store them in a shallow airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

TO REHEAT. You can reheat the leftovers quickly in a skillet on the stove or enjoy them cold.

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