Ingredients
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Directions
Seared Ahi Marinade,I wanted a recipe that was similar to the ones I have had a restaurant in the past. I searched the site and found some good sauces for seared ahi- but just not what I was looking for. I found one a lot like I was looking for at Simple Recipes- I tweeked it a bit and I’m posting it here for safe keeping because it was so yummy!! Mind you- it was fresh, wild caught ahi- which can make a difference. I’ll let you know how it goes with frozen fish, should I break down and try it (but with two avid ocean fisherman in the neighborhood hood, it will be a desperate move!),delicious!!! I also add half a jalapeno and two handfuls of finely chopped cilantro leaves to the marinade. The cilantro makes such a difference and I wouldn’t make this recipe without it. Like another commenter said, I usually double the marinade recipe for better coverage and then use the extra to drizzle over my green beans and steamed rice (I prefer basmati rice for this recipe). I only cook my ahi tuna for about a minute on each side, which is perfect for my tastes as I like the middle rare.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Mix the Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion and Lime Juice in a Non Metal Bowl. Add Ahi and Coat , Cover Tightly, and Refrigerate For About an Hour. |
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2
Done
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Toast the Sesame Seeds in a Pan Until Light Brown (i Prefer a Blend of White and Black Sesame Seeds- the Black Ones Are Hard to Find, Try an Asian Market). Remove Seeds and Allow to Cool on a Flat Plate (you Will Use This Plate to Dredge the Tuna In)- Add Cracked Pepper. |
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3
Done
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Add Olive Oil to a Skillet and Allow It to Get Hot. |
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4
Done
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Dredge the Ahi in the Sesame Seeds and Pepper to Coat and Add to the Hot Pan. |
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5
Done
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Cook Only Two or Three Minutes on Each Side So That the Ahi Is Seared on the Outside and Rare on the Inside. |
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6
Done
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Serve With White Rice and Green Beans That Have Been Either Roasted or Cooked and Drizzled With Sesame Oil. Sprinkle Any Extra Sesame Seeds Over the Top. |
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7
Done
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Garnish With Remaining Green Onion and Enjoy! |
