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Ahi

 
Ahi
ahi-tuna
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Other Names:yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna

What is Ahi?

Ahi is the Hawaiian name for big eye or yellowfin tuna. A traditional dish called "poke" is made from raw ahi. Another popularized preparation is "seared ahi" where the outside is coated in pepper or wasabi and seared in a hot pan. The ahi is rare to almost raw in the middle and just lightly colored on the outside.

Substitute for Ahi

For cooking substitute shark OR swordfish
OR> For a vegetarian alternative use Ahimi
Ocean Fish
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Favorite Ahi Recipes

  • Blackened Ahi with Soy-Mustard Sauce
    Recipe for Blackened Ahi with Soy-Mustard Sauce by Hawaiian chef Roy Yamaguchi
  • Apple Smoked Tuna Steak with Herbed Mayonnaise
    Stovetop smoker recipe for Apple Smoked Tuna Steak with Herbed Mayonnaise. The herbed mayonnaise uses yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh tarragon and fresh oregano. This would be good on halibut or even swordfish as well.
  • Roy's Blackened Ahi Quick Version
    This is an abbreviated version of Roy Yamaguchi's signature recipe. The fresh ahi steaks are coated in a blackened seasoning mixture, lightly seared and served with a soy mustard sauce.

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