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This seared ahi tuna recipe is light, fresh, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 ahi tuna steaks (about 4oz. to 1 in thick)
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos(or low sodium soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• If you are not marinating the steaks then 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• green onions, lime wedges, and sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

1. Pat Tuna steaks dry with paper towel.
2. In a plastic bag, mix coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, honey, and kosher salt if not marinating for any significant amount of time, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
3. Place steaks in same plastic bag, seal the bag closed, and toss the bag over and over until sauce has covered both steaks and let sit for at least 10 minutes or overnight.
4. Heat a seasoned iron skillet on medium high to high until very hot.
5. Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan, and sear the tuna for 1-1 1/2 minutes on each side. (2-2 1/2 minutes for medium-well to well, 30 seconds for very rare. This varies on the thickness of the tuna steaks. Use your best judgment.
6. Once seared remove steaks from skillet and place on a cutting board. Immediately begin slicing into 1/2 inch slices and serve garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired. You can serve over white rice like pictured.

Notes: This recipe can be too salty. So to prevent this, the kosher salt should only be added if you are not marinating the tuna steaks for any large amount of time. Marinating the fish for a long period of time gives it more time to absorb the flavor, so it can become saltier. Please note that the longer you allow the tuna to ‘rest’ before slicing and serving it will continue to cook. So serve immediately if you desire a more rare tuna steak.