Sesame Ahi Tuna Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Thinly slice the carrot and cucumber. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Soy Ginger Glaze

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, and wasabi paste. Adjust seasoning if needed.

3. 3

   Crust the Ahi Tuna

   Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper. Press sesame seeds onto both sides of the tuna steaks.

4. 4

   Sear the Tuna

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer to your desired doneness.

5. 5

   Blister the Shishito Peppers

   In the same skillet, add shishito peppers and cook until blistered, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt.

6. 6

   Plate the Dish

   On a serving plate, arrange the sliced carrot and cucumber, place the seared tuna on top, add blistered shishito peppers, and drizzle with soy ginger glaze.

7. 7

   Serve

   Enjoy your sesame crusted ahi tuna with cucumber wasabi on the side.