Jul 14 2026
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Ahi Tuna Tacos Recipe

Inspired by The High Hat
Time30m
Serves4

Sesame & Poppy Seed Crusted Ahi Tuna, Radish, Pickled Onion, Green Onion, Wasabi Mayo, Corn Tortilla, Lime.

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Ingredients

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For the Ahi Tuna

For the Tacos

For the Wasabi Mayo

Method

Preparing the Ahi Tuna

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Season the ahi tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Coat the Tuna

    In a shallow dish, mix together the sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Press the seasoned tuna steaks into the seed mixture, coating all sides evenly.

  3. 3

    Sear the Tuna

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until the outside is golden brown but the inside remains rare.

  4. 4

    Slice the Tuna

    Remove the seared tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing it thinly against the grain.

Making the Wasabi Mayo

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and wasabi paste. Stir until well combined and smooth.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.

  2. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer sliced ahi tuna, radish, pickled onions, and chopped green onions.

  3. 8

    Add Sauce

    Drizzle the wasabi mayo over the top of each taco.

  4. 9

    Serve

    Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

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