Description
Ruth’s Chris Ahi Tuna is an exquisite dish that brings the flavors of fine dining right to your home. This recipe features fresh yellowfin ahi tuna marinated in a vibrant blend of ginger, Key lime juice, and sesame oil, then perfectly seared for a tender, flavorful bite. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a light main course, this dish is sure to impress your guests with its stunning presentation and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
- Fresh yellowfin ahi tuna steaks (52 ounces)
- Fresh ginger (2 tablespoons)
- Key lime juice (2.5 tablespoons)
- Cold-pressed toasted sesame oil (4 tablespoons)
- Tamari soy sauce (4 tablespoons)
- Tellicherry black pepper (1 tablespoon)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thaw and pat dry the ahi tuna steaks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Key lime juice, Tamari soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Marinate the tuna in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill or skillet to high heat.
- Season the tuna with Tellicherry black pepper before cooking.
- Sear the tuna for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare to medium-rare doneness.
- Allow the cooked tuna to rest briefly before slicing against the grain.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 847mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: Use sushi-grade ahi tuna for best results. You can customize the marinade by adding herbs or different citrus juices for a personal touch.