Sesame Yellowfin Tuna Recipe
Sesame crusted yellow fin seared rare, with Asian noodles, pickled ginger, wasabi cream, drizzled with honey soy sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Tuna
For the Asian Noodles
For the Wasabi Cream
For Garnishing
Method
Preparing the Tuna
- 1
Prepare the Tuna
Season the yellowfin tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Coat with Sesame Seeds
Spread sesame seeds on a plate and press each tuna steak into the seeds to coat both sides.
- 3
Cooking the Asian Noodles
- 4
Cook the Noodles
Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the Asian noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Toss with Sauce
In a bowl, mix together sesame oil and soy sauce. Toss the cooked noodles with this mixture and add chopped green onions and julienned carrots.
Making the Wasabi Cream
- 6
Prepare the Wasabi Cream
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and wasabi paste, mixing well until smooth. Adjust wasabi to taste.
Assembling the Dish
- 7
Plate the Dish
On a serving plate, place a generous portion of the Asian noodles. Slice the seared tuna and arrange it on top of the noodles.
- 8
Add Garnishes
Drizzle honey soy sauce over the tuna and noodles. Add pickled ginger on the side and a dollop of wasabi cream for serving.