Making a Seared Ahi Tuna Fish Recipe Part 1

ahi tuna steaks

🥗Healthier: yellowfin tuna

💰Cheaper: skipjack tuna

Skipjack tuna is more affordable and widely available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

Introduce the ahi tuna and explain its Hawaiian origin.

Look for iridescence in the tuna as a sign of freshness.

Discuss different types of tuna available in seafood markets.

Explain that the tuna is typically seared on the outside and served raw to rare in the middle.

Mention that cooking closer to medium will enhance flavor but still keep it buttery.

Season both sides of the tuna with fresh ground sea salt and black pepper.

Use a small non-stick sauté pan for cooking the tuna.

Start heating the pan warm, not incredibly hot.

Use aged balsamic vinegar for added flavor when cooking the tuna.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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