Preparing Ruth’s Ahi Tuna
A gourmet-style seared ahi tuna dish inspired by Ruth’s Chris, featuring sashimi-grade tuna seasoned and quickly seared to perfection, served with a tangy mustard-soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
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- 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 oz each, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp wasabi paste (optional, for kick)
- 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- Chopped green onions and lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat tuna steaks dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds if using.
- Heat oil in a skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking.
- Sear tuna for 1–2 minutes per side, leaving the center rare for the classic presentation.
- Remove from pan and let rest for 2 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, honey, wasabi paste, and ginger until smooth.
- Drizzle sauce over the sliced tuna or serve on the side as a dip.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use only high-quality, sushi-grade tuna for best flavor and safety when serving rare.
- Adjust wasabi and honey levels to suit your spice and sweetness preferences.
- Can be served over a salad, with rice, or as an appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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