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Description
A simple and quick recipe for perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks with a flavorful honey garlic glaze.
Ingredients
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- 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger. This is your glaze.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer for more well-done tuna.
- Pour the honey garlic glaze over the tuna steaks in the skillet during the last minute of cooking. Spoon the glaze over the tuna as it heats.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.
- Slice the tuna steaks against the grain.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey garlic mixture.
- You can substitute tamari for soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Ensure your skillet is hot before adding the tuna to achieve a good sear.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg