Ingredients:

  • 2 Ahi Tuna Steaks (Sashimi grade, approx. 6 oz / 170g each, 1.5 inches thick)
  • 1 tsp (6g) Coarse Kosher Salt
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Grapeseed oil or Avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp (18g) White sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp (9g) Black sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp (2g) Shichimi Togarashi (Japanese 7-spice) or cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Low-sodium soy sauce or Tamari
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp (7g) Grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced

Instructions:

  1. Dry the tuna. Remove the 2 Ahi Tuna Steaks from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Use paper towels to press firmly onto every side until the surface feels tacky and no moisture remains. Note: Dry fish sears; wet fish steams.
  2. Season the meat. Sprinkle all sides of the steaks with 1 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt.
  3. Prepare the crust. In a shallow bowl, mix 2 tbsp white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp black sesame seeds, and 1 tsp Shichimi Togarashi.
  4. Coat the steaks. Press each side of the tuna firmly into the seed mixture until you see a dense, edge to edge coating.
  5. Heat the pan. Place a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp grapeseed oil and wait until it shimmers and wisps of smoke appear.
  6. The first sear. Use tongs to place the steaks in the pan. Sear undisturbed for exactly 60 seconds until the bottom seeds are golden and fragrant.
  7. The flip. Carefully turn the steaks over. Sear the second side for another 60 seconds until a mahogany crust forms.
  8. Remove immediately. Take the tuna out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. The aroma should be nutty and toasted, not burnt. Note: Any longer and the heat will migrate to the center.
  9. Mix the sauce. Whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, and the juice of 1/2 a lime.
  10. Slice and serve. Use a very sharp knife to cut the tuna into 1/2 inch slices. Drizzle the sauce over the steaks while the crust is still warm and crispy. How to Sear Ahi Tuna: My Easy, Foolproof Recipe for the Perfect Dish — Learn how to sear ahi tuna like a pro! This simple recipe gives you a perfect...How To Cook Ahi Tuna: Restaurant-Style in 15 Minutes! — Learn how to cook ahi tuna perfectly! This seared ahi tuna recipe with sesame...Classic Tuna Casserole: Scratch-Made Comfort, No Canned Soup — Our Classic Tuna Casserole ditches condensed soup for a creamy, scratch-made ... $img_2$