When it comes to ahi tuna, its rich flavor and delicate texture are undeniable. Whether you enjoy it raw as sashimi or seared to perfection, ahi tuna deserves the perfect sauce to elevate its taste to new heights. Here are 15+ mouthwatering sauces for ahi tuna!

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If you’re looking to add some excitement to your ahi tuna dishes, I’ve got you covered. With these 15 delectable sauces, you now have an array of options to enhance your ahi tuna dishes.

Whether you prefer a spicy kick, a tangy twist, or a creamy complement, these sauces will take your ahi tuna experience to new heights.

Keep reading to discover a sauce that you love. Then pair it with a couple fish side dishes, a perfect fish wine pairing, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!

Let’s dive in!

The BEST Sauces for Seared Tuna

Sriracha Mayo

This Sriracha Mayo sauce is an easy, dreamy condiment with addictively bold flavors! Enjoy it as a dip, spread, or dressing for sushi, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and beyond.

Sriracha Mayo

Mango Salsa

For a tropical twist, top your ahi tuna with a vibrant mango salsa. The sweetness of the mango, combined with the freshness of lime juice and the heat of jalapenos, creates a delightful contrast that pairs wonderfully with the tuna.

Mango Salsa

Ahi Tuna with Ponzu Sauce

A refreshing and citrusy sauce, ponzu combines soy sauce, citrus juice (usually from oranges or lemons), and a hint of sweetness. Its bright flavors complement ahi tuna beautifully.

Get the RECIPE from Culinary Hill

Ponzu Sauce

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Cilantro Lime Sauce

Bright and refreshing, cilantro lime sauce adds a zesty kick to your ahi tuna. Blend fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of honey for a sauce that balances tangy, herbal, and sweet flavors.

Cilantro Lime Sauce

Seared Ahi Tuna with Toasted Sesame Dressing

To add an Asian flair to your ahi tuna, drizzle it with a sesame sauce. Made with toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness, this sauce lends a nutty, savory flavor to your dish.

Get the RECIPE from Lindsey Eats LA

Sesame Sauce

Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

A spicy and versatile condiment. Made with jalapeno, cilantro, and fresh lime juice, plus Greek yogurt to give it a creamy texture. It's an amazing sauce for seared ahi.

Peruvian Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Ahi Tuna with Soy Ginger Lime Sauce

The classic combination of soy sauce and ginger creates a versatile glaze that complements the natural flavors of ahi tuna. With a touch of sweetness, this glaze adds a delightful umami kick to your dish.

Get the RECIPE from Jessica Gavin

Soy Ginger Glaze

Pepper Crusted Tuna, Wasabi Cream Sauce

Pepper Crusted Tuna With Wasabi Cream Sauce is a simple, elegant tuna dish, and the most popular recipe here! Easy to make, sure to impress.

Get the RECIPE from Celebration Generation

Wasabi Mayo

Teriyaki Tuna

A classic choice, teriyaki glaze adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor to your ahi tuna. Brush it on before grilling or searing to create a caramelized and flavorful crust.

Get the RECIPE from Savory Experiments

Teriyaki Glaze

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steaks with Lemon Herb Butter

These grilled ahi tuna steaks are a beautiful and delicious meal that are dressed to impress. The steaks are grilled and served with a lemon herb butter.

Get the RECIPE from Hey Grill, Hey

Lemon Herb Butter

Seared Tuna with Avocado Cream

Creamy avocado provides a smooth and buttery texture that pairs beautifully with ahi tuna. Blend ripe avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create a velvety sauce that complements the tuna's richness.

Get the RECIPE from Eat Smarter

Avocado Cream

Asian Ahi Tuna Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce

For an explosion of flavors, try a Thai peanut sauce. Combining peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and chili paste, this sauce adds a creamy, nutty, and slightly spicy dimension to your ahi tuna.

Get the RECIPE from Linger a Little

Thai Peanut Sauce

Mango Habanero Salsa with Roasted Tomatillos

If you love a sweet and spicy combination, try a spicy mango habanero sauce. Blend ripe mangoes, habanero peppers, lime juice, and a touch of honey for a sauce that adds a tropical and fiery punch to your ahi tuna.

Get the RECIPE from Married for the Meals

Spicy Mango Habanero Sauce

Lemon Caper Sauce

This easy 6-ingredient lemon caper sauce has a delicious dimension of flavors and a velvety richness, making it the perfect match for fish, shrimp, chicken, and more! Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a simple go-to sauce that always upgrades your weeknight dinner.

Lemon Caper Sauce

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Easy Chimichurri Sauce

This easy Chimichurri Sauce is packed with flavor and easy to make with simple ingredients & your blender or food processor. This cilantro chimichurri sauce for pork is also delicious with chicken, steak, seafood and roasted vegetables.

Chimichurri Sauce

Pineapple Salsa

For a Southwestern twist, top your ahi tuna with a vibrant pineapple salsa. Combine pineapple, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of cumin for a flavorful and colorful sauce.

Pineapple Salsa

Cucumber Salsa

If you’re looking for a salsa that’s cool, crisp, and refreshingly different from the usual tomato-based varieties, this Cucumber Salsa is just what you need! It’s made with finely diced English cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro, lime juice, red onion, garlic, and a touch of heat thanks to the jalapeno pepper.

Cucumber Salsa

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Balsamic Reduction (Balsamic Glaze)

Learn how to make Balsamic Reduction with just 2 ingredients! This easy, 20-minute recipe turns balsamic vinegar and an optional sweetener into a thick, glossy, and tangy-sweet syrup that’s perfect for drizzling on salads, veggies, meats, desserts, and more.

Balsamic Reduction

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Lemon Pepper Sauce

This easy Lemon Pepper Sauce recipe is bursting with fresh lemon and cracked black pepper! It’s a game changer for chicken wings, seafood, roasted veggies, and so much more.

Lemon Pepper Sauce

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these ahi tuna sauces can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead.

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