Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Recipe
Seared sesame ahi tuna with sweet chili soy and avocado cream sauce. Served with jasmine rice.
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Ingredients
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Ahi Tuna
Sweet Chili Soy Sauce
Avocado Cream Sauce
Jasmine Rice
Method
Preparing the Jasmine Rice
- 1
Cook the rice
In a medium saucepan, combine the jasmine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer the rice
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 3
Fluff and keep warm
Remove from heat, let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and keep warm.
Making the Sweet Chili Soy Sauce
- 4
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic.
- 5
Set aside
Set the sweet chili soy sauce aside for serving later.
Preparing the Avocado Cream Sauce
- 6
Blend the sauce
In a blender, combine the ripe avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Adjust seasoning
Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then set aside.
Cooking the Ahi Tuna
- 8
Prepare the tuna
Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 9
Coat with sesame seeds
Spread sesame seeds on a plate and press each tuna steak into the seeds, coating both sides well.
- 10
- 11
Sear the tuna
Add the coated tuna steaks to the skillet and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if desired.
- 12
Remove from heat
Once seared to your liking, remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for a minute.
Serving
- 13
Plate the dish
On each plate, serve a portion of jasmine rice, top with a sliced ahi tuna steak, and drizzle with sweet chili soy sauce.
- 14
Add avocado cream
Spoon the avocado cream sauce over the tuna or serve on the side.
- 15
Garnish and serve
Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.