Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
With avocado, cucumber and wasabi soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Wasabi Soy Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce and wasabi paste until well combined. Set aside.
- 2
- 3
Season the Tuna
Pat the Ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Sear the Tuna
Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare (adjust time for desired doneness).
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice the tuna steaks into thin strips, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve alongside the avocado and cucumber. Drizzle with wasabi soy sauce.