Seared Ahi Tuna with Creamy Sriracha Sauce

Published on March 20, 2014 | In Japanese | By The Social Chef |

- Prep Time
- 10 Minutes
- Cook Time
- 3 Minutes
- Difficulty Level

This seared ahi tuna with creamy Srirach sauce was a pure accident. Made seared ahi tuna coated in black sesame seeds in a traditional way and after I took some photos for my recipe blog I realized, I wanted a kick…something different…something out of the ordinary. So I made tuna with sriracha and ginger…it was fantastic! When most people think of seafood they usually think shrimp, lobster, crab, salmon and a few others. But for me when I think seafood my mind always races to tuna. For this food lover there is no seafood I love more than tuna. Tuna tartare, seared tuna, Mediterranean Tuna with capers, tuna sashimi…heck…I even like a tuna salad sandwich. If I go to a good restaurant and they have tuna, there is a 70% chance I am having tuna and if it’s on the appetizer menu there is a 90% chance I’m having tuna. If you like sashimi or sushi you will love my seared ahi tuna with creamy Sriracha sauce…a must try.

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**NOTE: Eating raw fish can be a hazard to your health

Recipe Rating

(2 Rating)

Ingredients

1/2 lb sushi grade tuna
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds to coat tuna (more if needed)
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil for frying
1 tablespoon Sriracha
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon soy sauce (low sodium)
Sea salt

Instructions

1. Place a cast iron pan or other fry pan to medium high for 8-minutes to get evenly hot
2. Meanwhile lightly season tuna with sea salt
3. Place black sesame seeds in a small dish just large enough to fit tuna and coat entire tuna pressing with your hand
4. Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a small bowl and whisk well to combine and hold
5. Add oil to cast iron pan for 30-seconds
6. Using tongs sear all sides of tuna for 30-seconds
7. Transfer to cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch slices
8. Plate sliced seared tuna and drizzle with creamy Sriracha sauce and serve
9. **NOTE: Eating raw fish can be a hazard to your health

Servings : 1
Ready in : 20
Course : Appetizer, Entrée
Recipe Type : Healthy Recipes, Seafood

Instructions

1. Place a cast iron pan or other fry pan to medium high for 8-minutes to get evenly hot
2. Meanwhile lightly season tuna with sea salt
3. Place black sesame seeds in a small dish just large enough to fit tuna and coat entire tuna pressing with your hand
4. Combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and soy sauce in a small bowl and whisk well to combine and hold
5. Add oil to cast iron pan for 30-seconds
6. Using tongs sear all sides of tuna for 30-seconds
7. Transfer to cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch slices
8. Plate sliced seared tuna and drizzle with creamy Sriracha sauce and serve
9. **NOTE: Eating raw fish can be a hazard to your health

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The Social Chef

Michael Van Horn (aka MJ) 'The Social Chef', has incorporated his passion for culinary with his love and artistic ability of photography, his infatuation with writing, his charismatic ways of ...