Ahi Tuna with Ponzu Sauce
Ingredients
The Ponzu Sauce
-
⅓
cup
soy sauce
-
¼
cup
fresh lemon juice
-
2
tablespoons
fresh lime juice
-
2
tablespoons
mirin
-
1
tablespoon
brown sugar
-
⅛
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
The Ahi Tuna
-
1
tablespoon
olive oil
-
2
pieces
ahi tuna steaks (8 ounces each)
-
to taste
scallions for garnish
-
to taste
toasted sesame seeds for garnish
-
to serve
cooked rice
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, lime juice, mirin, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide the sauce in half and reserve one half for dipping.
- Coat the tuna steaks in the remaining ponzu sauce and marinate for at least one hour.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Remove tuna steaks from marinade, wipe off excess, and add to the skillet without moving.
- Sear the tuna for 1 to 2 minutes on each side for rare.
- Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the tuna into ¼-inch slices, garnish with scallions, and serve with rice and reserved ponzu sauce.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
235
Total fat
9g
Total carbohydrates
9g
Total protein
29g
Sodium
1190mg
Cholesterol
43mg
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