A h i !
It’s what’s for dinner. At least at my house!
This was some of the most incredible looking ahi I’ve seen. Raw, sashimi grade (meaning it’s edible raw), lightly seasoned, FRESH, and melty-in-your-mouth wonderful. A powerhouse of a protein food, too.
With a meat like this, the light powder of sea salt and freshly ground pepper bring out the flavor without overwhelming it’s taste. Naturally Paleo, gluten free and dairy free.
Try out this simple dish when you’re in a time crunch or just craving something super fresh. Fast and simple. And customizable, allowing for many variations without much work.
What could be better than that?
Seared Ahi Tuna and Cucumber Salad with Tamari Vinaigrette
[simple. satisfying. healthful.]
Serves 4
- 1 medium Arabic cucumber, halved and sliced thinly into half rounds (about 2/3 cup, may vary)
- 3 tbsp dried seaweed, such as Wakame (optional)
- 2 tbsp Tamari (reduced sodium, gluten-free soy sauce)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound FRESH Sashimi grade ahi tuna steak*
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper for dusting each side of tuna
- 4 (or so) cups mixed greens
In a large bowl place the cucumber, seaweed (if using), Tamari, vinegar, and olive oil, mixing gently to combine and coat all. Set aside.
Heat a greased sautee pan on high and lightly dust one side of the tuna steak. Place the tuna, seasoned side down, in the pan. Season the top of the tuna and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 1 minute each side. Remove from heat and carefully slice tuna against the grain in 1/2 to 1 inch (thin) strips.
Place one cup mixed greens on a plate, top with a few pieces of sliced ahi, and cucumber tamari vinaigrette.
*If you cannot find/get Sashimi grade tuna, please cook for fish all the way through!
For some fun variations, replace the seaweed with goat cheese. Chose a different type of fish and get creative with adding in sesame seeds and a tablespoon of tahini. Be creative.
Yum? Oh yes, YUM!
…because really, what could be better than simple?
…and because I’m a huge fan of raw fish. It’s just undeniably delicious.
Ahi? Fish? Raw? Cooked? What’s your preference?
EmilyI live in utah as well and was wondering if you are going to adusjt your own planting schedule this year because of the mild winter and now warmer spring we are having. I would like to get a headststart but I don’t knoe if I should take the chance or not. What do you think?Cindy
the photos say it all! i have never been a fan of eating fish but i think that this is really a good recipe! i would love to taste it! thank you so much for sharing this mouth watering post!
oh… i wish i could taste it right now… :p
I’m going to try this for lunch!
I love Ahi but only when it is sushi grade and barely seared. I got SUPER spoiled on our honeymoon in Hawaii because we would get fresh caught Ahi almost every night for dinner. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted. Literally we would see it being carried off the boat (fresh caught) and into the kitchen. It was amazing.
looks interesting… never tryed this kink of tuna 🙂
Great pictures!!!!! Its poem! Thank you. Will try it this Sunday!
God! That ahi tuna looks so delicious! I really need to go out and eat one of that.
But I can’t see a perfectly looking tuna like this one.
OMG this looks delicious! you think it might work with Salomon as well?
I have been on a huge ahi tuna kick lately,but this looks way better than what I have been eating when I go out. Seriously that tuna looks perfect!!!
holy crap that ahi tuna looks AMAZING! i had seared ahi tuna twice this week – really good ahi tuna at Wine Cellar in los gatos, but i gotta say, yours looks even better!
that looks beautiful! I love my salmon and tuna sashimi, I love it seared, I love it fresh over a salad just like this! well done! <– hee!
Seared almost raw ahi is one of my favorite meals! Over salad or rice.
Ahi is delicous no matter how it is prepared, but I definitely prefer it raw. Depending on where I am, that is. IF it looks like a sketchy place, I won’t do the raw thing. If I am in Wisconsin? Chances are it isn’t super fresh. I’m trying to plan a beach vacation for this winter, and there will definitely be an island and LOTS of fresh raw tuna involved!
ALRIGHT … Now that may be your most DELISCIOUS post yet!!! Although I am quite partial to the pic of you lugging that Goodyear tire over your head!! Nice job lady!!!
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Oh my lanta this is amazing. I adore seared ahi tuna, it’s gotta be one of my all-time favorite dishes. Thanks for the tips and recipe!
I dont even like seafood but this looks delicious. I always think this type of tuna looks beautiful photographed!