Ahi Tuna is a great choice for anyone following a low-carb, high-protein diet. I am not a huge red meat eater, so I often make ahi tuna when my kids eat steak as tuna has a meaty consistency. Tuna is a nutrition powerhouse as it contains B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, potassium, vitamin D, phosphorous, selenium, and magnesium. Ahi tuna can promote weight loss, improve brain function, and boost your immunity. However, like all large fish in the top levels of the ocean food chain, tuna can contain mercury. Mercury is not good for young children or pregnant women as it can affect the developing nervous systems, so kids and pregnant women are advised to reduce their consumption of tuna.
I love the Asian flavours of this marinade and also how quick it is to prepare. The addition of black and white sesame seeds adds both a nice crunch and important nutrients, such as fibre and iron. My family loves searing the tuna lightly in our cast iron. Feel free to cook your tuna a little longer if you prefer it well done. Leftovers also taste amazing, sliced and added to a salad for lunch.
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Seared Sesame Tuna
Ingredients
- 3 tuna steaks (6oz each)
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp coconut or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup black and white sesame seeds (mixed)
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp EVOO
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, coconut sugar, lime, and green onions. Pour half of the mixture over the tuna and cover with a lid. If time, refrigerate and marinate for 1 hour.
- Once marinated, coat the tuna on both sides with the sesame seed mixture. Discard the marinade that the tuna was marinating in.
- In a nonstick skillet or cast iron, heat the oil over medium-high heat. For rare tuna, cook 1 minute per side.
- Serve with the remaining marinade that was set aside and enjoy!