Seared Ahi Tuna

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
2 (6-8 ounce) ahi tuna steaks (3/4 of an inch thick)2 Tbsp dark sesame oil2 Tbsp soy sauce (or 2 teaspoons of wheat-free tamari for gluten-free option)1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon lime juice
Directions
1 Mix the marinade ingredients together and coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least an hour.

2 Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high to high heat. When the pan is hot, remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and sear them for a minute to a minute and a half on each side ( even a little longer if you want the tuna less rare than pictured.)

3 Remove from pan and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Sprinkle with a few green onion slices.

Can serve plain, with white rice, or over lettuce or thinly sliced cabbage or fennel. Shown served over sliced fennel salad.

Serving Size: 2 (6-8 ounce) ahi tuna steaks (3/4 of an inch thick)

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NORTON922.

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 303.5
  • Total Fat: 8.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 98.6 mg
  • Sodium: 531.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 51.6 g

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