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This Seared Ahi Tuna with Maple Ginger Soy Sauce Recipe is easy to make but an impressive ‘I can’t believe you made this” appetizer. It is always a favorite at our Christmas party and it’s one of my favorites.
Everybody needs a quick and easy but super impressive appetizer recipe for the holidays. I have served this Seared Ahi Tuna with Maple Soy Sauce Recipe at our Christmas party for years. And it’s amazing!
Be sure to scroll down to the end to see twelve more appetizer posts.
I also use this same recipe to make poke bowls. We love the gluten-free version but I have included both in my recipe.
I serve this popular appetizer in shot glasses with seared ahi, rice, maple ginger soy sauce, and sliced green onions
I love the color of the ahi, with the maple ginger soy sauce and the green onions. They are very festive for the holidays.
What you Need to make Seared Ahi
Maple syrup (or Monk fruit sweetened syrup).
Soy Sauce (I used gluten free Tamarind)
Crushed ginger
Wasabi powder (horseradish powder)
Sushi grade Yellow Fin Tuna Ahi Steaks
Sesame seeds
Canola Oil
How to Mke Seared Ahi
Prepare your prep area by setting up an area for the fresh ahi, sesame seeds, and ginger.
Lightly spread ginger (and wasabi powder if desired.)
Coat the top and bottom in sesame seeds. Cook in hot oil in a frying pan.
Cook approximately 30 seconds on each side. Use the above photo as a guide. (If you don’t like seared ahi feel free to cook it all the way through.) Remove the ahi from the pan and slice into small pieces for an appetizer or leave as steaks.
Cook the rice and set aside when done. Meanwhile, add equal parts of soy and maple syrup. Add the ginger.
Heat over medium heat to reduce in half. Before it starts to boil, turn down the heat and continue to stir. Watch carefully so it doesn’t;t burn or overflow.
Place about 2 TBL rice in a shot glass (about 1/3 full.
Top with the small pieces of ahi.
Top with a teaspoon or so with the Maple Ginger sauce.
Top with lightly chopped green onions. Serve.
Yield: 24 - 30 shot glasses for appetizer
Seared Ahi Tuna with Maple Ginger Soy Sauce Recipe
This recipe is one of those recipes that looks amazing, tastes amazing but was easy to make. This Seared Ahi with Maple ginger Soy Sauce is a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup wasabi powder (horseradish powder)
- 2 TBL chopped ginger
- 6 4-oz. sushi-grade yellowfin tuna ahi steaks
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 3 TBL canola oil
- 4 large scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 3 TBL canola oil
- 1 tsp crushed ginger
Instructions
Combine the maple syrup, ginger, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan. Boil over medium heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes (do not boil over).
The sauce can be made 1 day ahead, just reheat before serving.
If you want spicier ahi, mix 2 tsp. of wasabi powder, and 21/2 tsp. water in a small bowl to form thick but spreadable paste. Mix with crushed garlic. Rub about 1/4 tsp. paste on both sides of each tuna steak. Place sesame seeds on a small plate. Press both sides of each tuna steak into sesame seeds.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add tuna to skillet and cook until sesame seeds turn light brown, about 20 seconds per side. Transfer to cutting board and cut each steak into small cubes.
Place small pieces into shot glasses or small plates. Drizzle with maple ginger soy sauce. Top with chopped green onions.
I hope you will make this recipe. It is delicious and a bit “fancier than most expect. And you can make it anytime.
Get ready to enjoy twelve additional appetizer recipes belonging to our friends.
Holiday Cranberry Cream Cheese Spread – Zevy Joy
The Best Artichoke Dip Recipe – Happy Happy Nester
Baked Feta with Crostini Appetizer – Satori Design for Living
Cranberry Meringue Roulade – Jennifer Maune
Brie and Pear Crostini – Lemon Grove Lane
Cranberry Brie Pastry Puffs – My Sweet Savannah
Sparkling Cranberry & Brie Bites – Maison De Cinq
Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer – Modern Glam
Easy Meat and Cheese Charcuterie Board – Hallstrom Home
Easiest Baked Ravioli Appetizer – Taterots & Jello
Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe – My 100 Year Old Home
Savory Sausage and Mushroom Bruschetta – Twelve On Main
Proscuitto Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers – The Happy Housie
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