Seared Ahi Tuna

5 from 1 vote

Ahi tuna is lightly marinated and briefly seared to medium rare, then brushed with a teriyaki glaze and topped with wasabi butter.

Prep Time15

Cook Time7

Course: Entee

Cuisine: Asian, Fish

Servings: servings

Calories: 427kcal

Author: Cynthia

Place the ahi steaks in a glass dish with 1/2 cup rice wine. Marinate ahi for 10-15 minutes.

In a small bowl mix wasabl and salted butter together. Adjust to your taste adding more wasabi if desired. Refrigerate until ready to use.

In a small sauce pan, heat soy sauce, sugar and rice wine just until simmering. Cook on low, stirring constantly about 2 minutes, until glaze is slightly thickened and sugar is dissolved.

Heat grill, skill or grill plate over medium-high heat. Brush grill with avocado or vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Pat ahi tuna steaks with a paper towel. Season both sides with kosher salt. Brush with avocado or olive oil.
Place steaks on hot grill and sear for one minutes. Flip steaks and cook for one more minute. Lift steak with tongs and sear the sides for 30-45 seconds all around the steak. Total cooking time for a 1" ahi tuna steak will be about 5 minutes total. For medium rare ahi the temperature should read 115 degrees F. when a thermometer is inserted into the thickest section.
Remove steaks from heat and brush with warm teriyaki glaze. Serve with a pat of wasabi butter and pickled ginger.