Sesame Crusted Ahi Recipe
Seared, sesame-crusted ahi, sautéed spinach, red pepper, carrots, mushrooms, ginger, cabbage, and edamame on a fried rice puff with cucumber-red pepper relish.
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Ingredients
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Ahi Tuna
Vegetable Sauté
Fried Rice Puff
Cucumber-Red Pepper Relish
Method
Prepare Ahi Tuna
- 1
Prep the Tuna
Season the ahi tuna steaks with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Crust the Tuna
Brush the tuna steaks with sesame oil and then coat each side with sesame seeds, pressing down to adhere.
Cook Ahi Tuna
- 3
Sear the Tuna
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of sesame oil, and sear the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 4
Rest the Tuna
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Sauté Vegetables
- 5
Prepare Vegetables
Chop the red bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and cabbage. Mince the ginger.
- 6
Make Fried Rice Puff
- 7
Prepare Mixture
In a bowl, mix cooked rice, beaten egg, and cornstarch until well combined.
- 8
Fry Rice Puff
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Scoop spoonfuls of the rice mixture and fry until golden brown on both sides. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Relish
- 9
Chop Relish Ingredients
Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper.
- 10
Mix Relish
In a small bowl, combine diced cucumber, red bell pepper, rice vinegar, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble Dish
- 11
Plate the Dish
On each fried rice puff, arrange the sautéed vegetables and top with sliced sesame-crusted ahi tuna. Serve with cucumber-red pepper relish on the side.
