Name: Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ahi tuna steaks; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Author: ajhataway Cooking Method: Stovetop Courses: Main Dish, Seafood Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegetarian

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Prep Time 2 mins Cook Time 5 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 17 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 ahi tuna steaks (about 4oz. and 1in thick each)
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
¹⁄₂ tsp pepper
¹⁄₂ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Pat tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place in shallow baking dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cayenne until honey is fully dissolved. Pour over tuna steaks and turn to coat completely. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add oil to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 1-1 1/2 minutes on each side for medium rare. This time will vary based on thickness of steaks and heat of pan.

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place in shallow baking dish.

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, salt, pepper, and cayenne until honey is fully dissolved. Pour over tuna steaks and turn to coat completely. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add oil to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 1-1 1/2 minutes on each side for medium rare. This time will vary based on thickness of steaks and heat of pan.

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