From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Six-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

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Six-Minute Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

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!
Prep Time 1 min  Cook Time 5 mins  Optional Marinating Time 10 mins   Total Time  6-16 mins

Ingredients
* 2 ahi tuna (yellowfin tuna) steaks (about 4 oz. each, at least 1.5" thick)
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil see notes
* 1 tablespoon honey see notes
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
* 1 tablespoon canola oil or olive oil
* green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions
  1. Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Place on a plate or inside a plastic bag.
  2. Mix the soy sauce (2 tablespoons), toasted sesame oil (1 tablespoon), honey (1  tablespoon) kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon- OMIT if marinating for more than a couple hours, see  notes), pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon) until honey is fully dissolved.  Pour over the ahi tuna steaks and turn over to coat completely. Optional: allow to marinate for at  least 10 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator. Also optional: Reserve a spoonful or two  of the marinade before coating the fish for drizzling on top after you've cooked it.
  3. Heat a medium skillet (preferably non-stick or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet) on  medium-high to high until very hot ( or medium medium-high for nonstick). I recommend giving  cast iron 3-5 minutes to get hot and nonstick about 1 minute, depending on how thick it is.
  4. Add the canola oil (1 tablespoon) to the hot pan. Sear the tuna for 2 minutes on each side  for medium rare (1.5 minutes on each side for rare; 3 on each side for medium). (Note: different  burners get hotter depending on your stove. Use your best judgement whether you use medium,  medium-high, or high heat, as the marinade may burn if too high heat is used)
  5. Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for at least 3 minutes. Slice into 1/2 inch  slices and serve garnished with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh  lime juice, if desired.