Wild-Caught Yellowfin Ahi Tuna - Sushi Grade - 10 oz

In accordance with NOAA FishWatch guidance, Maine Lobster Now proudly serves sustainably and responsibly sourced seafood products to our customers. Wild-Caught Yellowfin Ahi Tuna is sourced locally from Maine waters throughout the summer and warmer months. As the weather cools, Yellowfin Tuna fishing shifts southward as far as the Caribbean.

Wild-Caught Yellowfin Ahi Tuna is shipped flash-frozen in a 10 oz. package. The serving size is about 3 oz (85 grams).

Seafood is widely regarded by medical experts and dieticians to be healthy, providing nutritional benefits not found in other meat sources. Yellowfin Tuna provides 25 grams of protein per every 3 oz. with just 118 calories and 1 gram of fat. Yellowfin Tuna is also a valuable source of both B3 and B6 vitamins, and each serving provides a generous amount of potassium and the antioxidant selenium, which aids in preventing cellular damage.

Please be Aware: Consuming raw or undercooked fish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

We ship out orders Monday - Friday for next-day delivery on Tuesday - Saturday, as long as the order is placed by 2PM ET. You may also schedule your seafood delivery ahead of time by choosing your desired date at checkout. Not all towns have Saturday delivery, so if you are interested in Saturday delivery, please contact our Customer Service Team by email or phone with your zip code so we can check availability. 

All frozen packages are sealed in a reusable box with dry ice, while our fresh packages are packed with gel packs. Packages containing both frozen and fresh products will be packed with gel packs. Dry ice is not harmful to your food as CO2 is found naturally in the air we breathe, however, it can be so cold that it can burn your skin if you touch it with your bare hands. Please wear gloves when handling dry ice.

Shipping exceptions include holidays, the eve of a holiday or inclement weather. Our Customer Service Team will inform you via phone call or email if there are any issues with shipping your order out as promptly as possible.

"Cold Shipping & Insulated Packaging Fee" will automatically be applied to your order at checkout. < $200 spent = $10 fee; > $200 spent = $15 fee.

Once you receive your package, you should open your package and make sure all your items arrived safely. If you have any issues with your products you must notify our Customer Service Team with photos of any issues via email the day your package arrives. For further questions, you can refer to our shipping policy here.

Simple Instructions for Storing Wild-Caught Yellowfin Ahi Tuna

Storage: Keep frozen ≤ 0℉ (-18° C). Vacuum-sealed fish held under these conditions should retain their quality for at least 6 to 12 months. Lean white fish (halibut, cod) generally have a longer freezer life than fatty fish (salmon, tuna, sablefish). It is important to note seafood stored in frost-free freezers should be used within 3 months.

Thawing instructions: Thaw under refrigeration ≤ 38℉ (3℃). Before thawing, puncture or remove packaging. For quick-thawing, place frozen fish in cool water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, just until the contents are flexible. Once thawed, immediately cook or refrigerate (if refrigerating, puncture the package). Regardless of the chosen thawing technique, once the product is thawed, it should be cooked within 24 hours and stored at a temperature no higher than 38℉ (3℃).

Cooking Wild-Caught Yellowfin Ahi Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna is the preferred choice of many chefs, as it is used in sushi for both maki rolls or in a hand roll style. Serve raw with a soy-ginger dipping sauce and a dollop of wasabi. If semi-raw is preferred, sear fish about 1 minute per side.

Follow this simple recipe for seared Yellowfin Tuna steaks:

1. Season tuna steaks with 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. of cayenne pepper.
2. Melt 1/2 tsp. butter with 2 tsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Cook 1 tsp. peppercorns into the mixture until they soften or pop (about 5 minutes).
4. Place tuna steaks in a skillet and cook until it reaches your desired level of doneness.

Tuna also works well on fish kebabs. Cut tuna into 1 ½ inch chunks, marinate in olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes. Thread onto kebabs with vegetables then grill.

Please be Aware: Consuming raw or undercooked fish may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.