Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ahi tuna; salt; pepper; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup sesame oil; 1/3 cup soy oil; 1 lb wakame seaweed; 2 small chili peppers, seeded and chopped (seeding the pepers is optional); 4 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 cups balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons mild molasses; 2 cups olive oil; 3 cups cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb fresh ahi tuna
salt
pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup soy oil
1 lb wakame seaweed
2 small chili peppers, seeded and chopped (seeding the pepers is optional)
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 cups balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons mild molasses
2 cups olive oil
3 cups cilantro

1
Brush tuna with olive oil and season each side with salt and pepper.
2
Grill for 2 minutes on each side, remove from heat and slice in 16 1 oz medallions.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, salt, sugar, and both oils (sesame and soy).
4
Pour dressing over Wakame, add chile peppers and toss.
5
Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6
Boil balsamic vinegar and molasses in small,heavy pan overmedium heat.
7
Reduce by half and cool.
8
Combine olive oil, cilantro, salt and pepper to taste; blend in food processor until smooth.
9
Strain through fine sieve.
10
Keep refrigerated up to two days, but use at room temperature.
11
Place a mound of Wakame salad on plate.
12
Arrange tuna medallions around edges of Wakame.
13
Drizzle olive oil and cilantro mixture on plate, then drizzle molasses mixture on plate.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh ahi tuna, salt, pepper, 1/3 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seared Ahi Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seared Ahi Tuna

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