Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Ahi Tuna

Premium grade yellowfin or bigeye tuna with deep red color, perfect for sashimi-grade preparations and high-heat searing. Can be served rare to well done.

Methods

How to cook ahi tuna

Pan Searing

Pan Searing Ahi Tuna

Cook Time
5min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Pan Temperature
High
350-400°F / 175-200°C
Internal Temperature
120-150°F / 50-65°C
Rare to Well Done

Grilling

Grilling Ahi Tuna

Cook Time
5min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
High
450-500°F / 232-260°C
Internal Temperature
120-150°F / 50-65°C
Rare to Well Done

Poke Preparation

Poke Preparation Ahi Tuna

Cook Time
0min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving

Crudo

Crudo Ahi Tuna

Cook Time
0min
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving

Sous-vide

Sous-vide Ahi Tuna

Cook Time
1h
Portion Weight
0.4 lb / 6 oz / 170 g
Per adult serving
Cooking Temperature
105°F / 40°C
Internal Temperature
120-150°F / 50-65°C
Rare to Well Done
Read the guide

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Rare120°F / 50°CRed center, seared exterior
Medium Rare130°F / 55°CPink center, warm throughout
Well Done150°F / 65°COpaque throughout, flakes easily

Safety

Cooking ahi tuna safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your ahi tuna is safely cooked.