Six-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Name: Six-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) steaks ((about 4 oz. each, 1" thick - see notes for thinner or thicker)); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (preferably low sodium, see notes); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (see notes); 1 tablespoon honey (see notes); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Use ONLY if not letting it marinate or if you have a very thick tuna steak - see notes); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((optional)); 1 tablespoon oil (canola, olive, or other high-heat cooking oil of preference); green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges (for serving (optional))

Instructions

Prep:1minCook:5min

These seared ahi tuna steaks take only 6 minutes to make- they're healthy, crispy and seared on the outside, and medium-rare on the inside, and bursting with umami flavor!

Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:01:21 GMT