Tuna Tataki

Pan seared sashimi grade tuna drizzled in a refreshing ginger ponzu sauce and finish off with sesame seeds, this tuna tataki recipe is a delicious treat for seafood lovers. It's easy to make at home too. 

Tuna Tataki

INGREDIENTS

• ½ lb sashimi-grade yellowfin/ahi tuna
• ▢2 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc.)

Tataki Sauce:

• ▢1 green onion/scallion (1 Tbsp chopped green onion)
• ▢1 knob ginger (1", 2.5 cm; 1 tsp grated)
• ▢3 Tbsp ponzu (for my homemade recipe, click here)
• ▢2 tsp roasted sesame oil
• ▢1 tsp soy sauce
• ▢1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Garnish:

• ▢½ lemon
• ▢Korean chili thread

INSTRUCTIONS

 

• Gather all the ingredients.
  
• Grate ginger and slice green onion thinly.
• Combine the tataki sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan. When the oil is hot, sear the tuna 30 seconds on each side.
• When all sides are seared, remove from the heat and let it cool. Slice the tuna into ¼ inch (6 mm) pieces. Pour the sauce and serve.

To Store

• You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for a day.

NUTRITION

Calories: 255 kcal · Carbohydrates: 2 g · Protein: 27 g · Fat: 15 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 43 mg · Sodium: 381 mg · Potassium: 325 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 2536 IU · Vitamin C: 4 mg · Calcium: 20 mg · Iron: 1 mg

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