Asian-Inspired Seared Ahi Tuna

Ahi tuna is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. This recipe for Asian-Inspired Seared Ahi Tuna is a simple and flavorful way to cook ahi tuna. The tuna is marinated in a mixture of coconut aminos, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then seared in a skillet until cooked to your desired doneness. The tuna is then drizzled with a sauce made from the reserved marinade and served with sesame seeds and green onions. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me while I was traveling in Thailand. I was eating a lot of delicious seafood, including ahi tuna. I was particularly impressed by the way the Thai people cooked the tuna. They would often marinate the tuna in a mixture of soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, and ginger, then grill or pan-fry it until cooked to perfection. I wanted to create a recipe that would capture the flavors of the Thai tuna dishes that I had eaten, but that would also be easy to make at home. After some experimentation, I came up with this recipe for Asian-Inspired Seared Ahi Tuna. This recipe is a bit simpler than the traditional Thai dishes, but it still has all of the flavor. The marinade adds a delicious savory flavor to the tuna, and the searing gives it a nice crust. The sauce that is made from the reserved marinade is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a bit of sweetness and acidity to the dish, and it also helps to keep the tuna moist. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2 ahi tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together coconut aminos, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add tuna steaks and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
2. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over high heat.
3. Remove tuna steaks from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Reserve the marinade.
4. Sear tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare doneness, or longer if desired.
5. Remove tuna steaks from skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
6. In the same skillet, pour in the reserved marinade and simmer until slightly thickened.
7. Slice tuna steaks and drizzle with the marinade sauce.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Why It Works

• The marinade helps to tenderize the tuna and add flavor.
• Searing the tuna gives it a nice crust and helps to lock in the flavor.
• The sauce made from the reserved marinade adds a delicious flavor to the tuna.