Seared Sesame-crusted Ahi Tuna

By lianbl88

If you like steak, you will love this sesame-crusted Ahi tuna steak recipe. This cut of tuna is best enjoyed rare. This is a beautiful and simple way to serve one of the tastiest fish around.. enjoy! Add some prepared whole grain rice and a nice asian salad or slaw for a full meal.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup black sesame seed
• 1/3 cup white sesame seeds
• 4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or olive oil
• 321 Sauce
• 3 Parts Hoisin Sauce
• 2 Parts Soy Sauce
• 1 Part Thai Kitchen Red Chili Paste

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the 321 sauce.

In a shallow dish, combine the two types of sesame seeds and stir to mix. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and dredge in the sesame seeds, coating the tuna evenly.

In a cast iron pan, warm the oil until smoking, arrange the tuna in the pan (making sure not to overcrowd) and cook until the white sesame seeds start to turn golden underneath (around 20 seconds)
Carefully turn the tuna over and cook for about another 20 seconds.

Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. Serve immediately with “321 Sauce” drizzle over your fish or serve on the side in a sauce dish.