Ahi
Ingredients2 T regular strength soy sauce
2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 T Asian toasted sesame oil
2 t garlic powder
2 t granulated sugar
1 t kosher salt
1 t freshly cracked black pepper
2 to 2 ½ lbs fresh ahi tuna steaks, about 1 ½-1 ⅔ inches thick
Oil for cooking
Optional: freshly chopped cilantro, green scallions, sesame seeds for garnish.
Optional: Sriracha mayo for drizzling
Directions
In a bowl, whisk together the first 7 ingredients to make a marinade.
Towel dry tuna steaks and place in a glass or ceramic dish.
Pour marinade over the fish, turning to coat well throughout.
Cover tightly and chill several hours to overnight; turn fish over at least once in the middle of marinade time.
Heat 3 TB oil in a large heavy skillet (aluminum or stainless steel; not nonstick) until oil is smoking.
Sear ahi steaks 1 1/2 minutes per side on high heat, taking care to flip carefully with a flat, steel spatula.
(If your tuna is less than 1 1/2 inches thick, sear for only 1 minute per side.)
Transfer seared ahi to a large cutting board and let rest/cool 10 minutes.
Use a very sharp (serrated works well) knife to slice thinly across the grain.
Serve chilled or at room temp, over your favorite salad greens.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions, if desired.
Drizzle with Sriracha mayo if desired.
Source: https://www.chewoutloud.com/marinated-seared-ahi/
Alternate Recipe
2 (6 oz each) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sesame-Ginger Sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
Directions
Pat your ahi tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels
Season both sides of the tuna with salt and pepper.
In a shallow dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds.
Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seed mixture to create an even coating
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame oil, and maple syrup.
Set this flavorful sauce aside for serving
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks into the hot pan.
Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare or 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Remove the seared tuna from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes.
This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the fish moist.
Slice the tuna against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces.
Arrange the sliced ahi tuna on plates and drizzle generously with the sesame-ginger sauce.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes for a truly special fish dinner.
Source: https://dishesbyheart.com/sesame-seared-ahi-tuna/