Ginger & Garlic Ahi Tuna
Ginger & Garlic Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Ingredients
Tuna
- 1 lb ahi tuna steak
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 tsp sesame oil
- green onion, for garnish
Dipping Sauce
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- prepare the tuna by drizzling and rubbing 2-3 tsp sesame oil onto the fish.
- season with ginger powder, garlic powder, salt, and sesame seeds.
- in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil, and sear the tuna steak. cook on each side for 2-3 minutes or until a crust forms. *NOTE: make sure the middle is still rare*
- prepare the dipping sauce by combining coconut aminos, sesame oil, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and minced garlic cloves. stir to combine.
- cut the tuna into thin slices and serve with fresh green onion. dip into the sweet garlic sauce and enjoy!