Pan Seared Ahi Tuna

A deliciously simple recipe for pan seared ahi tuna with a flavorful sesame crust, served with smoked sea salt and green onion garnish.

By @ryanmichaelcarter

Original recipe source

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sushi grade ahi tuna steaks about 1.5-2 in. thick
• 3 TBSP soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.33 C sesame seeds
• 1 TBSP brown sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0 TBSP neutral oil
• 0 green onion sliced
• 0 smoked sea salt flaked

Instructions

1. Combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil in a shallow dish and coat the ahi tuna steaks on all sides. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
2. Mix 1/3 cup of sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt on a plate. Coat the marinated ahi steaks by pressing them into the mixture.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once very hot, add some neutral oil and carefully place the ahi steaks into the pan. Sear them for 45-60 seconds on each side until they develop a nice crust.
4. Remove the ahi steaks from the pan and slice them. Garnish with sliced green onion and smoked, flaked sea salt before serving.