Where to find sushi-grade tuna?

Typically, we find the highest-quality tuna at Whole Foods or another local, specialty grocery store. Do some research to find a fish market or fishmonger near you!

Is seared ahi tuna safe to eat?

It is important to note that the inside of the tuna steaks will remain raw. The inside is not supposed to be fully cooked. As long as you find a high quality piece of tuna from a reputable store and cook it the same day as buying it (if it is thawed), you shouldn't have a problem. As always, consuming raw fish is done at your own risk.

Seared Ahi Tuna - The Wooden Skillet

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (1 inch) raw tuna steaks, thawed; kosher salt & ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil; crispy rice; avocado, sliced; fresh cilantro, chopped; spicy mayo; soy sauce; dipping sauce (see notes for ingredients/instructions)

Description

Our 4 ingredient Seared Ahi Tuna is cooked in under 5 minutes for a super simple & delicious weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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Seared Ahi Tuna:

2 (1 inch) raw tuna steaks, thawed
kosher salt & ground black pepper
2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil

Serving Suggestions:

crispy rice
avocado, sliced
fresh cilantro, chopped
spicy mayo
soy sauce
dipping sauce (see notes for ingredients/instructions)

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Instructions

Prep Tuna Steaks: Pat tuna steaks dry with a clean paper towel. Sprinkle each side with kosher salt & ground black pepper. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds per side (use more or less, if you want). Pat the seasoning & sesame seeds into each side to make sure they stick.
Hot Skillet: Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add oil. Swirl to coat the pan. Ensure skillet is nice and hot (I like to flick a little water on it to see if it sizzles) and then place the tuna steaks in the skillet.
Sear Tuna Steaks: Sear for 45 seconds – 1 minute per side – this will create a nice crust on the outside.
Rest: Remove and let rest on clean plate for 5 minutes.
Serve: Slice against the grain & serve immediately.

Notes

Paleo/Whole30: serve with coconut aminos.
Gluten-Free: serve with tamari sauce.
Optional Marinade: To add even more flavor to your ahi tuna, mix together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger, & 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional) and let the tuna steaks marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Grilled Ahi Tuna: The charring from the grill grates will give your tuna steaks a really great flavor. Simply preheat the grill to a high heat & clean the grill grates. Spray with non-stick cooking spray and sear the tuna steaks on the grill for 1 minute per side.
Blackstone Ahi Tuna: Follow the instructions above, but heat the flattop griddle instead of a cast iron skillet. So easy!
Dipping Sauce: Mix 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, & 1/4 teaspoon sriracha (optional) in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch & 2 tablespoons cold water in a separate bowl. Whisk in to the sauce to thicken. Let cool before serving.
Storage: it is best to enjoy this dish immediately – if you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 24 hours.
eat undercooked or raw foods at your own risk (see full blog post above for discussion about sushi-grade tuna, etc)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 piece tuna
Calories: 83
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 315.7 mg
Fat: 7.8 g
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Protein: 3.3 g
Cholesterol: 4.7 mg