Description
Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy-Ginger Glaze is a delectable dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Asian cuisine to your table in just 15 minutes. This recipe features sushi-grade Ahi tuna, perfectly seared to retain its tender, flaky texture, and topped with a savory soy-ginger glaze that adds an aromatic kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi tuna steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey to make the glaze; set aside.
- Pat the Ahi tuna steak dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare doneness; adjust time for preference.
- Remove from heat and let rest for one minute before slicing against the grain.
- Drizzle with glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg