Ruth's Chris Ahi Tuna

This seared ahi tuna is perfectly crusted with sesame seeds and seasoned lightly to let its buttery, delicate flavor shine. With a crisp golden sear on the outside and a tender, rare center, it’s a restaurant-quality dish you can make at home. Finished with soy-wasabi sauce and fresh garnish, this is a showstopper for seafood lovers.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, Seafood

Servings servings

Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

Heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
Sharp knife

Ingredients

2 steaks sushi-grade ahi tuna about 6 oz each
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
0.5 teaspoon wasabi paste
2 tablespoons pickled ginger or microgreens

Instructions

Pat the tuna steaks dry and season with salt and black pepper.
Press each steak into a mix of white and black sesame seeds, coating all sides.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear tuna for 30–45 seconds per side for a golden crust while keeping the center rare.
Transfer to a cutting board and slice into ½-inch pieces.
Mix soy sauce and wasabi paste; drizzle over tuna or serve on the side.
Garnish with pickled ginger or microgreens and serve immediately.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. If storing, refrigerate for up to 24 hours and serve chilled. Reheating not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 38gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Keyword ahi tuna, Ruth's Chris tuna, seared tuna recipe

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