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Seared ahi tuna slices topped with soy citrus dressing and fresh scallions on a white platter.

Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Citrus Dressing (Easy Japanese-Style Tuna Tataki)

This easy seared ahi tuna recipe features sashimi-grade tuna steaks quickly pan-seared and topped with a bright soy lemon ginger honey dressing. A healthy, high-protein Japanese-inspired main dish ready in 20 minutes.
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 6 oz sashimi-grade ahi tuna steaks
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Soy Citrus Dressing:

  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Garnish:

  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon white and black sesame seeds optional

Instructions

  • Pat tuna dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  • Sear tuna 45–60 seconds per side for rare.
  • Rest 2–3 minutes, then slice thinly.
  • Spoon dressing over tuna and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Serving Size: 1 tuna steak with dressing
Calories: 280 (14% DV)
Total Fat: 11g (14%)
Saturated Fat: 2g (10%)
Cholesterol: 65mg (22%)
Sodium: 720mg (31%)
Total Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)
Sugars: 6g
Protein: 36g (72%)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ~1.5g
Nutrition information is an estimate only and may vary based on ingredient brands, substitutions, cooking methods, and portion sizes.
Course: Appetizer, main dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: easy seared ahi tuna recipe, healthy tuna steak, Japanese fish recipe, Japanese tuna tataki, low carb tuna recipe, quick tuna dinner, soy lemon ginger dressing