Super Easy Seared Ahi Tuna

Name: Super Easy Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 pound sashimi grade yellowfin tuna; kosher salt to taste; fresh ground black pepper to taste; 0.5 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons olive oil

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Tired of spending ten dollars or more for a simple seared ahi tuna appetizer and over thirty dollars for a seared ahi tuna dinner? Well, now you can go to your local fish market, grocery store, or even Costco and pick up some ahi (or yellowfin) tuna and do it yourself. So simple, but so elegant!

Recipe by ATOMICLUSH

Updated on June 27, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 pound sashimi grade yellowfin tuna
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

With a sharp knife, cut tuna into 4 pieces for an appetizer portion, or 2 large pieces for a dinner portion. Use your judgment on what shape you want to cut your tuna because not all tuna is the same size or shape. However, the shape should somewhat resemble a miniature brick.
Season tuna pieces with salt and pepper. Coat lightly on all sides with bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. The pan should be as hot as you can get it. Place tuna in the pan and sear on each side for about 45 seconds for small portions, or 1 minute for large. Remove from the pan. Tuna will be very rare.
Slice each piece into 1/4-inch thick slices, and fan out on a serving plate. Enjoy plain, or with condiments of your choice.

Tips

When you purchase your ahi or yellowfin tuna, make sure your tuna is bright red or dark pink. If it is maroon or brown, it is not sashimi or grill grade, so it will not be a good candidate for this recipe.

Do not substitute with albacore tuna. It will not taste good.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 51mg	17%
Sodium 406mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 542mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.