Best 7 Ahi Tuna Cube With Toasted Black And White Sesame Recipes

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Ahi tuna cubes, expertly seared to perfection and coated in a tantalizing blend of toasted black and white sesame seeds. This delectable dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender, juicy tuna complemented by the nutty, aromatic crunch of toasted sesame seeds.

Accompanying the main course are three extraordinary sauces that elevate the Ahi tuna to new heights of culinary artistry. The classic Ponzu sauce, with its vibrant citrusy flavor, adds a refreshing brightness to the dish. The creamy Avocado Sauce, bursting with rich avocado and tangy lime, offers a luscious contrast to the savory tuna. Last but not least, the spicy Sriracha Mayo, combining the heat of sriracha and the cooling creaminess of mayonnaise, adds an extra kick that will satisfy even the most adventurous palates.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its stunning presentation and harmonious blend of flavors, this Ahi tuna dish is sure to impress at any gathering.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MARINATED SEARED AHI TUNA

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Here's the most amazing Marinated Seared Ahi you can make at home! It's bursting with flavor, super easy to make, and fantastic as an appetizer or healthy dinner.

Provided by Amy | Chew Out Loud

Categories Appetizer

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 TB regular strength soy sauce
2 TB freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 TB Asian toasted sesame oil (found in the Asian aisle)
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 to 21/2 lbs fresh ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/2-1 2/3 inches thick)
oil for cooking
Optional: freshly chopped cilantro (green scallions, sesame seeds for garnish.)
Optional: Sriracha mayo for drizzling

Steps:

Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the first 7 ingredients to make a marinade. Towel dry tuna steaks and place in a glass or ceramic dish. Pour marinade over the fish, turning to coat well throughout. Cover tightly and chill several hours to overnight; turn fish over at least once in the middle of marinade time.
Sear: Heat 3 TB oil in a large heavy skillet (aluminum or stainless steel; not nonstick) until oil is smoking. Sear ahi steaks 1 1/2 minutes per side on high heat, taking care to flip carefully with a flat, steel spatula. (If your tuna is less than 1 1/2 inches thick, sear for only 1 minute per side.)
Rest/Cool: Transfer seared ahi to a large cutting board and let rest/cool 10 minutes. Use a very sharp (serrated works well) knife to slice thinly across the grain.
Serve: Serve chilled or at room temp, over your favorite salad greens or crispy Asian salad. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions, if desired. Drizzle with Sriracha mayo if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Sugar 3.8 g, Sodium 922.4 mg, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 36.6 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA

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I have tried several different recipes for making ahi tuna and was disappointed every time. So I have blended several things about other recipes to create this. I'm sure this isn't completely original, but it is original to me. This can be served as a main course with some rice and asparagus (or stir-fry vegetables) or as an appetizer. I like a little soy sauce for dipping, but there are many other spicier dipping sauces you could use.

Provided by donrule

Categories Main Dish Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
1 ½ teaspoons blackened seasoning
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steps:

Rinse tuna and pat dry. Place in a prep dish and sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning. Brush teriyaki sauce on all sides of the tuna to glaze it.
Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange tuna in the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and cook for another 3o to 45 seconds; do not overcook!
Quickly transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange tuna on individual plates, overlapping slices slightly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 586 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

AHI TUNA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h6m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 slabs ahi tuna
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Steps:

Preheat grill.
Place tuna in a glass bowl. Combine rest of ingredients and pour over the tuna. Marinate tuna for at least 1 hour.
Place directly on hot grill for 1 minute or until desired doneness.

SESAME-CRUSTED AHI WITH PONZU VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 pound sashimi-grade ahi tuna (steaks or loin)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from about a 1/2-inch piece)
1/2 cup ponzu
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 Fresno chile, thinly sliced
Canola oil, for cooking
2 shallots, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Olive oil, for searing
1 scallion, finely sliced on the bias

Steps:

Combine the sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Lightly rub the tuna in the olive oil, then sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Press the tuna into the sesame seeds, applying firm pressure so the seeds stick. Cover completely and chill in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 5 minutes, to allow the seeds to stick.
For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the grated ginger, ponzu, soy, vinegar, sesame oil and Fresno. Pour into a serving bowl and set aside.
In a large nonstick pan, heat 1/2 inch canola oil to 320 degrees F.
Add the shallots to the oil in small batches and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and drain. Season with salt.
Add 1/4 cup olive oil to another large, nonstick pan and turn the heat on high until hot. Add the sesame-crusted tuna and sear all over for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from the pan and slice 1/2-inch thick.
Shingle the tuna on a platter, then sprinkle over the fried shallots and sliced scallions. Serve with the vinaigrette alongside.

SEARED BLACK & WHITE SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA SLIDERS

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Great party fare. These can be made ahead (roll tuna and chill overnight, covered; resume with cooking steps the following day). from Floridatable.com, this recipe is from Chef David Swhwadron, a Miami caterer.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories High Protein

Time 14m

Yield 12 sliders, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups black sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups white sesame seeds
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 lbs ahi tuna steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 3 inch by 3 inch square portions
12 dinner rolls, small, sliced in half horizontally, lightly toasted (I like those Hawaiian rolls you can get in the grocery store)
wasabi ketchup, to taste, for serving

Steps:

Combine black and white sesame seeds in bowl. Dredge tuna in seed mix, rolling gently to cover completely.
Heat olive and sesame oils in large nonstick pan over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and place tuna in pan, searing until white seeds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn carefully so seeds don't fall off. Cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes.
Place tuna on bottom halves of rolls. Top each one with sweet wasabi ketchup. Cover with toll tops and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 194.3, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 35.3

SUPER EASY SEARED AHI TUNA

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Tired of spending ten dollars or more for a simple Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer and over thirty dollars for a Seared Ahi Tuna dinner? Well, now you can go to your local fish market, grocery store or even Costco and pick up some Ahi (or Yellowfin) Tuna and do it yourself. So simple, but so elegant!

Provided by ATOMICLUSH

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound sashimi grade yellowfin tuna
kosher salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

With a sharp knife, cut the tuna into 4 large pieces for appetizer portion, 2 large pieces for dinner portion. Use your judgment on what shape you want to cut your tuna because not all tuna is the same size or shape. However, the shape should somewhat resemble a miniature brick.
Season the tuna pieces with salt and pepper. Coat lightly on all sides with bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. The pan should be as hot as you can get it. Place the tuna in the pan, and sear on each side for about 45 seconds for small portions, or 1 minute for large. Remove from pan. The tuna will be very rare.
Slice each 'brick' into 1/4 inch thick slices, and fan out on a serving plate. Enjoy plain, or with the condiments of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

AHI TUNA CUBE WITH TOASTED BLACK AND WHITE SESAME

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I haven't tried these yet, but they sound awesome. From "Amuse-Bouche" by Rick Tramonto with Mary Goodbody. The recipe states that this is 6 servings, but for everyone I know, it would only make 2 servings. :)

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme) @lazyme5909

Categories Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds, a mixture of black and white
3 ounce(s) ahi tuna, sushi grade
2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
3 tablespoon(s) sesame oil

Steps:

Put the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant and the white seeds start to turn golden.
Transfer to a small, shallow bowl and allow to cool completely.
Cut the tuna into six 1/2-inch cubes.
To serve, coat one side of each cube with the sesame seeds and place on a small plate with the coated side facing-up.
Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the cubes.

Tips:

Use fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna. This will ensure that your tuna is of the highest quality and has a delicious flavor.
Cut the tuna into even cubes. This will help ensure that the tuna cooks evenly.
Season the tuna with salt and pepper before searing. This will help enhance the flavor of the tuna.
Sear the tuna over high heat until it is browned on all sides. This will help to keep the tuna moist and juicy.
Transfer the tuna to a baking sheet and bake it in a preheated oven until it reaches your desired doneness.
Toast the black and white sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until they are fragrant.
Serve the ahi tuna cubes immediately, topped with the toasted sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Ahi tuna cube with toasted black and white sesame is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The tuna is seared over high heat and then baked in the oven until it is cooked to your desired doneness. The toasted sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to the dish. This dish is sure to impress your friends and family.