Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe
With sesame-soy-mustard sauce and wasabi cream. Felix sears it rare unless you say otherwise.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Wasabi Cream
In a small bowl, mix together the wasabi paste and heavy cream until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In another bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
Season the Tuna
Pat the Ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Sear the Tuna
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little sesame oil if needed. Place the tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if you prefer it well done.
- 5
Slice the Tuna
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Then, slice the steaks against the grain into thin strips.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Drizzle the sesame-soy-mustard sauce over the sliced tuna, sprinkle with black sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve with wasabi cream on the side.
