Description
These Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Featuring sushi-grade ahi tuna seared to perfection and paired with fresh avocado, zesty lime cabbage slaw, and a creamy, spicy sauce, these tacos offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Tuna and Seasoning
- 1 pound ahi tuna steak (sushi-grade)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings and Slaw
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot, ensuring it is ready for searing the tuna.
- Season Tuna: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Rub this seasoning mixture evenly onto both sides of the ahi tuna steak to flavor it thoroughly.
- Sear Tuna: Add olive oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat the surface. Place the tuna steak in the skillet and sear for about 1 minute on each side, creating a flavorful crust while keeping the inside rare.
- Rest and Slice Tuna: Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Then, slice the tuna thinly across the grain for the best texture.
- Prepare Cabbage Slaw and Sauce: Toss the shredded cabbage with fresh lime juice in a bowl to create a tangy slaw. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with hot sauce if you desire some spice for the taco sauce.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable, ready for assembling.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer some cabbage slaw, avocado slices, and sliced tuna onto each tortilla. Drizzle with the creamy sauce and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro for added freshness.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra zest.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade ahi tuna for safety and best flavor when searing rare.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity in the sauce according to your spice preference.
- Corn tortillas provide a gluten-free option, while flour tortillas add softness.
- For extra crunch, add sliced radishes or pickled onions to the tacos.
- Leftover seared tuna can be refrigerated and used in salads or sandwiches within 1 day.
