Recipes
Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust
Seared ahi tuna, encrusted with sesame seeds and drizzled with a soy-ginger glaze, captures the essence of Hawaii’s seafood traditions.
Seared ahi tuna, encrusted with sesame seeds and drizzled with a soy-ginger glaze, captures the essence of Hawaii’s seafood traditions. This dish is quick to prepare and delivers a perfect balance of texture and flavor, celebrating the bounty of the Pacific.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 ahi tuna steaks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp grated ginger (garden or locally grown)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate tuna steaks in soy sauce, lime juice, and ginger for 10 minutes.
- Coat each steak with sesame seeds.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear steaks for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of the remaining marinade.