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Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this ridiculously simple yet elegant Ahi Tuna recipe! Perfect for those who appreciate the delicate flavor of high-quality tuna, this recipe lets the star ingredient shine. Impress your guests (or yourself!) with a stunning presentation over a bed of baby spinach – ready in under 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 537.5 kcal
Protein 74g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever

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How to Make Easiest Ahi Tuna Ever

  1. Pat the ahi tuna steak dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Carefully place the ahi tuna steak in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side for rare, or longer for your desired doneness. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches your preferred level (125°F for medium-rare, 130°F for medium).
  4. Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  5. Toss baby spinach with a simple vinaigrette (see optional vinaigrette recipe below).
  6. Arrange the sliced ahi tuna over the spinach salad and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds or thinly sliced green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

21g

Carbs

21g

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