Sesame Seared Tuna Recipe
*Sashimi tuna topped with sesame seeds, seared and served with wasabi, pickled ginger and a teriyaki sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Prepare the tuna
Pat the sashimi-grade tuna fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Coat with sesame seeds
Spread the sesame seeds on a plate. Press the tuna fillets into the sesame seeds on both sides to coat evenly.
Heat the pan
In a skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
Sear the tuna
Add the coated tuna fillets to the skillet. Sear for about 30 seconds on each side for rare, or longer if you prefer it more cooked.
Slice and serve
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice the tuna into thin pieces. Serve with wasabi, pickled ginger, and drizzle with teriyaki sauce.