5-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna
Ready in just 5 minutes, these seared ahi tuna steaks are buttery, flavorful, and restaurant-quality - all with just 4 simple ingredients. Perfect for an easy yet impressive meal!Coating the tuna steaks with honey Dijon dressing before searing gives them a nice caramelized crust.
Ingredients
- 2 (4-6oz) ahi tuna steaks
- ¼ cup Honey Dijon dressing plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- For serving: mixed greens, edamame, sliced cucumber, shredded carrots tossed with honey Dijon mustard
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, pour the honey Dijon dressing over the ahi tuna steaks and turn the steak over to coat all over.2 (4-6oz) ahi tuna steaks, ¼ cup Honey Dijon dressing
- Heat a medium stainless steel, or cast-iron skillet, over medium high heat. Add oil to the heated skillet.1 tablespoon avocado oil
- When the oil is shimmering hot, add tuna steaks and sear for 1-1.5 minutes. Flip and sear for another 1-1.5 minutes. (Feel free to cook a little longer to your desired doneness.)
- Remove the steaks onto a clean plate, slice and serve!½ teaspoon table salt
Notes
Storing Tips:
- Store leftover seared ahi tuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze cooked ahi tuna for up to 3 months.
- To serve, thaw frozen tuna in the fridge overnight. Then, warm it in a skillet over medium heat just until warmed through. Be careful not to cook it too long, or your tuna will become dry and tough!
- Store leftover seared ahi tuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze cooked ahi tuna for up to 3 months.
- To serve, thaw frozen tuna in the fridge overnight. Then, warm it in a skillet over medium heat just until warmed through. Be careful not to cook it too long, or your tuna will become dry and tough!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3779IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
