Description
Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy-Ginger Glaze is a quick and elegant dish that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine right to your table. This 15-minute recipe features sushi-grade Ahi tuna, seared to perfection and drizzled with a tangy soy-ginger glaze. Ideal for both special occasions and weeknight dinners, this meal is packed with protein and low in carbs, making it a nutritious choice for seafood lovers. Serve it over rice or alongside a fresh salad to create a gourmet dining experience at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sushi-grade Ahi tuna steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey to create the glaze. Set aside.
- Pat the Ahi tuna steak dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare doneness; adjust time as desired.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for one minute before slicing against the grain.
- Drizzle with soy-ginger glaze and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg