Seared Ahi Experiment with Stir Fry
Just a quick post on my experimentation cooking Ahi, as I was inspired by the Ahi Salad at the Daily Grill
Ingredients
- Ahi Tuna Steak from Costco
- Paprika
- Cayenne Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Sesame Seeds
- Black Pepper (coarse ground)
- Soy Sauce
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
- Toasted Sesame Oil
Not shown in pictures, but I first soaked the Ahi Steaks (Whole) in Soy Sauce, Lemon Juice and a dash of toasted sesame oil.
[caption id="attachment_82" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Seasoning the Ahi - I cut two ahi Steaks against the muscle line into two-inch wide strips. and then seasoned with the Paprika, Cayenne, Garlic Powder, Course Ground Pepper, Sesame Seeds"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_83" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Searing the Ahi - Cooked the first side on high for 2 minutes, flipped to the opposite side for 1 minute."]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_84" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fliped tuna on the remaining sides for less than a minute each"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_85" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Searing is done, perhaps I overdid it just a tad...won't know till I cut it open though! Good way to tell is my how firm it is by pushing in on the center of the loin with your thumb"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_86" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Cut the strips into 1-2 inch cubes, exposing the raw interior"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_87" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Cook the stir fry"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_88" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The Glamour Shot"]
[/caption][caption id="attachment_89" align="alignleft" width="168" caption="Trader Joe's Island Soyaki - Amazing Sauce you have to try. This is the sauce on the plate."]
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