Smoked Tuna Steaks
Seared smoked ahi tuna.
Jump to RecipeAhi tuna benefits from a light cold smoke that adds flavor while keeping the inside rare. The sesame crust adds texture and nuttiness. This is sushi-grade fish treated with BBQ respect.
This is perfect for Asian-inspired dinners or when you want something elegant and impressive. The presentation with the rare center is beautiful.
Serve with traditional accompaniments - wasabi, pickled ginger, soy sauce for dipping. A seaweed salad or edamame make good sides. Keep it simple and Japanese-inspired.
Quality matters here - use sushi-grade tuna from a trusted source. The sesame crust should be applied just before smoking and searing so it stays crunchy.
Cold smoking at low temperature adds flavor without cooking the inside. The quick sear is just to get the crust - the inside should still be rare. Slice against the grain for serving.
Ingredients
Instructions
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1
Marinate tuna in soy and sesame oil.
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Coat with sesame seeds. Try Killer Hogs BBQ Rub for extra flavor. We recommend Killer Hogs BBQ Rub for best results.
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Cold smoke at 150°F for 20 minutes.
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Sear quickly on hot grill.
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Serve rare with wasabi.