Yellowfin Tuna

Discover the chef secrets behind perfectly seared tuna medallions inspired by Nuevo Vallarta coastal restaurants. This elegant seafood recipe combines sushi-grade tuna with creamy mashed potatoes, blueberry reduction sauce, crushed pistachios, and fresh mixed greens for a restaurant-style presentation packed with flavor and texture.

Bluefin and yellowfin tuna are both prized for sushi — but they're very different fish. Bluefin is richer, fattier, and more expensive; yellowfin (ahi) is leaner, milder, and more widely available. This guide compares their taste, nutrition, mercury levels, price, sustainability, and best cooking uses so you can choose the right tuna for your next meal. Both are available sushi-grade at Global Seafoods.