Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
With mango salsa and drizzled with cucumber wasabi sauce
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Ingredients
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Ahi Tuna
Mango Salsa
Cucumber Wasabi Sauce
Method
Ahi Tuna
- 1
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Sear the Tuna
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna steaks. Sear for 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved. Remove from the skillet and sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides.
Mango Salsa
- 3
Prepare the Salsa
Peel and dice the ripe mango into small cubes. Finely chop the red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro. In a bowl, combine the mango, red onion, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Mix well and set aside.
Cucumber Wasabi Sauce
- 4
Make the Sauce
Peel and finely grate the cucumber. In a bowl, mix together the grated cucumber, wasabi paste, sour cream, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste. Adjust the wasabi according to your heat preference.
Plating
- 5
Serve the Dish
On a plate, place the seared Ahi tuna steaks. Top with the mango salsa and drizzle the cucumber wasabi sauce over the top. Serve immediately.