Seared Ahi Tuna with Toasted Sesame Dressing

5 from 6 votes

Seared ahi tuna with this toasted sesame dressing is legit EVERYTHING. One of my favorite ahi tuna recipes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

1 pound sushi grade ahi tuna
1/2 cup white toasted sesame seeds
1/2 cup black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 head of butter lettuce, rinsed and separated into cups, or white rice (optional for serving)

Start by making your dipping sauce
Make your sauce by mixing your sesame seeds, mayo, rice wine vinegar, coconut aminos, or soy sauce and sesame oil. Set aside.
Coat Your Ahi
Take your ahi and pat dry. Next, lather on sesame oil. On a plate, add and mix your sesame seeds to create a mixture, toss your ahi tuna in the sesame mixture.
Sear Your Ahi
In a skillet, pan or cast-iron skillet, heat sesame oil or any other neutral oil, like canola, avocado oil, vegetable or peanut oil, on medium-high heat. Once hot, add your sesame coated ahi tuna in and sear on all sides about 20 seconds on each side for a light sear (depending on thickness of ahi tuna). If you want it cooked a little further and still raw inside, go 45-55 seconds on each side.
Rest and Assemble!
Remove your seared tuna and let rest for 1-2 minutes on a paper towel to remove any excess oils. Next, thinly slice with a sharp knife and serve with green onions and sesame dressing in lettuce wraps, or over rice.