Seared Ahi Tostada with Avocado & Sesame
Crispy tostada topped with seared sesame-crusted ahi, creamy avocado, and fresh tomato — ready in 10 minutes. A restaurant-worthy snack that feels like a cheat code.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 8 oz ahi tuna steak
- 2 whole crispy tostadas
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 4 whole cherry tomatoes
- ½ whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat ahi dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Spread sesame seeds on a small plate. Press both sides of ahi into sesame seeds until coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Sear ahi 90 seconds per side without moving. Center should remain rare; edges look opaque.
- 5
Slice avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop onto the two tostadas. Slice ahi into strips.
- 6
Top each tostada with ahi strips and halved cherry tomatoes. Squeeze lime over top; serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- paper towels
- small plate
- sharp knife
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