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ahi tuna recipe Black Sesame Crust With Avocado Stripe
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Pescatarian
Description
This Black Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna with Avocado Stripe is a restaurant-quality dish that is surprisingly easy to prepare for weeknight dinners. It features perfectly seared sushi-grade tuna with a delicate black sesame crust, complemented by a vibrant, creamy avocado stripe.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, about 1-inch thick
- 0.5 cup black sesame seeds
- 2 ripe Hass avocados
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for searing)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for GF if needed)
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 0.5 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Tuna: Pat ahi tuna steaks very dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Create the Black Sesame Crust: Spread black sesame seeds on a flat plate. Gently press each side of the tuna steaks into the seeds, coating evenly.
- Sear the Tuna: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare (center cool and pink), or 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest and Slice: Remove tuna from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into 0.5-inch (1.25cm) thick pieces.
- Prepare the Avocado Stripe: While tuna rests, scoop avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and a pinch of salt. Mash with a fork until creamy and smooth.
- Plate and Serve: Arrange sliced ahi tuna beautifully on individual plates. Spoon or pipe a generous avocado stripe alongside or underneath the tuna. Serve immediately.
Notes
Always buy sushi-grade tuna from a reputable fishmonger; look for firm, vibrant red flesh with no strong fishy smell. Choose Hass avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure when ripe, and ensure sesame seeds are fresh and fragrant. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the black sesame crust mix or to the avocado mash. To avoid overcooking ahi tuna, err on the side of less time; it cooks quickly and a rare to medium-rare center is ideal. Ensure your pan is hot enough before adding tuna to get a crispy black sesame crust without steaming the fish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Seared
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g) tuna with avocado
- Calories: 480 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg