Ahi Tuna Bowl
Like many of you, having a demanding schedule gives us plenty of reason to just order take-out at the end of the day. I often felt the same and quickly realized it was an expensive and unsustainable lifestyle.
Cooking is not my strong suit but in the past year, it was something I’ve grown to love and look forward to. I call it cooking therapy. Preparing a good meal - whether it be for yourself or people you love - does not have to be a tedious process. To prove that, I wanted to share some of my favourite recipes with you - designed to be quick, easy and a healthier alternative for the everyday working guy or gal.
Believe it or not, you can have dinner ready in under 20 minutes. Let’s start with one of my weekday favourites - the ahi tuna bowl. Enjoy!
ingredients
Serves: 2
2 ahi tuna steaks
2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
1.5 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnishes: chopped cilantro, green onion and toasted sesame seeds (optional)
directions
Rinse ahi tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towel. Place into ziplock bag or bowl.
For the marinade, combine soy sauce, sesame oil. kosher salt, black pepper and honey. Mix until fully dissolved.
Pour marinade over ahi tuna steaks until both sides are fully coated.
Marinade for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. I usually leave the steaks to marinade for 30 mins but if you prefer saltier, then I would recommend marinading longer.
Heat up a non-stick skillet or frying pan (on medium high heat) and add olive oil.
For medium rare, sear the tuna for 2 minutes on each side.
Remove the tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for about 3 minutes. Slice and serve.
Divide between two bowls.I usually serve the sliced ahi tuna on a bed of rice and alfalfa sprouts.
Finish each bowl with chopped cilantro, green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle with remaining marinade sauce from the skillet/pan.