Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Canon | East Sacramento

Time40m

Serves2

GF - Hakurei turnips, marinated kiwi

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Ingredients

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Ahi Tuna

2 pieces Ahi Tuna Steaks

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Hakurei Turnips

4 pieces Hakurei Turnips

1 tablespoon Butter

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

1 to taste black pepper

Marinated Kiwi

2 pieces Kiwi

2 tablespoons ReaLime juice

1 teaspoon Honey

1 tablespoon Fresh Mint Leaves

Method

Ahi Tuna Preparation

Marinate Ahi Tuna

In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Coat the Ahi tuna steaks in the mixture and let them marinate for 15 minutes.

Sear Ahi Tuna

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds on both sides of the marinated Ahi tuna steaks. Sear the steaks for about 1-2 minutes per side for rare, or longer to your desired doneness.

Hakurei Turnips Preparation

Cook Turnips

Peel Hakurei turnips and cut them into quarters. In another skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the turnips and sauté for about 8-10 minutes, until tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Marinated Kiwi Preparation

Prepare Kiwi

Peel and slice the kiwis. In a bowl, combine lime juice, honey, and chopped fresh mint leaves. Add the kiwi slices and toss gently to coat. Let the kiwi marinate while you finish cooking the tuna and turnips.

Plating

Serve

On a plate, arrange the sautéed turnips, top with the seared Ahi tuna, and garnish with the marinated kiwi. Enjoy your meal!