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Simple Seared Ahi

Published: Jun 19, 2013 · Modified: Aug 12, 2021 by LindySez · This post may contain affiliate links

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Trying to put more fish in your diet, but you are a meat and potato kind of person? Then this simple seared ahi is for you! It's all red meat after all

simple seared ahi

The making of - Simple Seared Ahi

Ahi tuna, also known as yellowtail tuna, actually works more like a steak than fish.  Most of the time it’s served rare (and rightly so); that makes it even more steak-like. And this recipe is so simple, it's super simple seared ahi!

I know.  Some of you are saying YUM...and some of you are saying "YUCK, raw fish, no way".

Yes, way.

Try it.

If you like steak and you get good, fresh ahi tuna, you will think you are eating a steak with this presentation of simple seared ahi tuna.  Texture, flavor, all of it.  And the best part, it works so nicely with a big, bold, red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon.

Really.

The secret to making this dish is two-fold.

First, you must get sushi grade ahi tuna and have it cut thick - at least 1 ½ inches - 2 inches is better. The thicker the cut, the better sear you can get on the outside while keeping the inside rare.

Of course, you can cook the ahi longer if you just can't fathom eating a rare (really it should be raw) piece of fish. It's up to you. But I recommend rare.

The second part is a HOT skillet. You want your skillet hot hot hot before you put your filet into the pan. A quick sear on the outside, about 1 - 1 ½ minutes per side.

This recipe is a part of my article How to Serve Red Wine with Fish. But there are many variations you could do, including coating the filet in sesame seeds for a more Asian presentation. When I do that I like to serve the filets with the Wasabi Cream that is included as a part of this recipe.

 

Photo Credit: Joshua Resnick/123RF

simple seared ahi

Simple Seared Ahi

LindySez
Trying to put more fish in your diet, but are a meat and potato kind of person? Then this simple seared ahi is for you! It’s all red meat after all.
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 7 mins
Course Fish & Seafood
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fresh Ahi tuna steaks get the best quality you can
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rub the tuna with the oil. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy pan over high heat; throw the tuna in the pan and sear it for just a few minutes on each side. You want the middle to be rare. (If you insist on cooking it through, just make sure you don’t overcook it). Slice and serve.

Notes

Please do not overcook the fish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gSodium: 319mgCholesterol: 64mgCalories: 174kcalPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gFat: 4gProtein: 33g
Keyword how to cook ahi, rare ahi, red wine fish
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