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Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna

Name: Pepper-Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz) sashimi-grade ahi tuna steaks; 3 tbsp pink and black peppercorns, coarsely cracked; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp grated ginger; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 1 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp cannabis-infused sesame oil (~5mg THC per tbsp); 1 tsp sesame seeds; Pickled ginger, microgreens, and steamed rice, to serve

Sashimi-grade tuna crusted in cracked pink and black peppercorns, seared rare, and finished with an infused soy-citrus glaze. A caryophyllene love letter.

Total

20m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

2 (6 oz) sashimi-grade ahi tuna steaks
3 tbsp pink and black peppercorns, coarsely cracked
1 tbsp neutral oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp grated ginger
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp cannabis-infused sesame oil (~5mg THC per tbsp)
1 tsp sesame seeds
Pickled ginger, microgreens, and steamed rice, to serve

How to make it

1
Whisk soy, rice vinegar, ginger, lime, and honey. Set aside (off heat).
2
Pat tuna dry. Press peppercorns firmly onto all sides.
3
Heat neutral oil in a heavy skillet over very high heat. Sear tuna 30–45 seconds per side—the center should remain ruby red.
4
Transfer to a board to rest 2 minutes.
5
Whisk cannabis-infused sesame oil into the off-heat soy mixture (no further heating).
6
Slice tuna 1/4-inch thick against the grain. Spoon infused glaze over the top.
7
Serve with rice, pickled ginger, microgreens, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Cooking tips

Whisking infused oil into the no-heat sauce is the safest dose application.
Pair with AK-47 or Original Glue—the pepper notes amplify caryophyllene's warmth.
Total infused oil yields ~10mg THC across 2 portions = ~5mg per serving.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (2 servings)

10 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.

AK-47

Hybrid

Caryophyllene

THC 13–22%CBD 0.1% Verified

EarthySkunkSpicy

Relaxing • Happy • Creative

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Original Glue (GG4)

Hybrid

Caryophyllene

THC 25–30%CBD 0.1% Verified

DieselPineEarthy

Euphoric • Relaxing • Cerebral

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Sour Diesel

Sativa

Camphene

THC 19–26%CBD 0.2% Verified

DieselPungentEarthy

Energizing • Cerebral • Uplifting

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Why this pairing works

Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate

The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.

Read the full Caryophyllene guide