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Ahi Noodles Recipe
Delicious noodles topped with fresh ahi.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Ahi Topping
Method
Cooking Noodles
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Noodles
Once the water is boiling, add 8 oz of spaghetti or udon noodles to the pot. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Noodles
Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Preparing Ahi Topping
- 4
Prepare Ahi Tuna
While the noodles are cooking, season the 8 oz of ahi tuna steak with 2 tbs of soy sauce, 1 tbs of sesame oil, 1 tbs of lime juice, and 1 tsp of grated ginger in a small bowl. Let it marinate for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Sear Ahi Tuna
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated ahi tuna steak and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until the outside is golden brown but the inside remains rare. Remove from heat and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
Assembling Dish
- 6
Plate Noodles
Divide the cooked noodles among serving plates.
- 7
Add Ahi and Garnish
Top each plate of noodles with sliced ahi tuna. Sprinkle with 1 tbs of black sesame seeds and garnish with sliced green onions and seaweed salad if desired.
