Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever

Elevate your dinner game with the "Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever" recipe—a quick, flavorful dish showcasing fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna crusted in a stunning blend of black and white sesame seeds. This effortlessly gourmet dish combines a zesty marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and ginger to enhance the tuna’s natural richness. With just 10 minutes of prep and a brief sear in a hot skillet, this recipe delivers perfectly tender, restaurant-worthy tuna in under 15 minutes. Perfect for a light but impressive meal, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice, a crisp salad, or a drizzle of wasabi sauce. Quick, healthy, and undeniably elegant, this ahi tuna recipe is your go-to for a high-protein, low-carb dinner that dazzles.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 ounces each) Ahi tuna steaks (sushi-grade)
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (vegetable or avocado oil)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, ensuring both sides are coated. Let them marinate for 5 minutes while you prepare the sesame seed coating.

Step 4

Mix black and white sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Season the tuna steaks lightly with salt and pepper, then press both sides of each steak into the sesame seed mixture to form a crust.

Step 5

Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 6

Carefully place the sesame-coated tuna steaks into the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or an additional minute per side for medium-rare (adjust cooking time to your preference). Avoid overcooking to maintain the tuna's tender texture.

Step 7

Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute. Slice into thin pieces and serve immediately with your choice of sides or dipping sauce, such as wasabi or extra soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476.6 grams (476.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	927

Total Fat 49.50g	63%
Saturated Fat 7.60g	38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 170mg	57%
Sodium 2508mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 15.20g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 0.80g
Protein 108.40g	217%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414mg	32%
Iron 10mg	54%
Potassium 1590mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 46.1%

Carbs: 6.5%