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Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

This delicious seared ahi tuna recipe proves that gourmet cooking can be super easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 high-quality ahi tuna steaks
  • 4 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 4 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut tuna steaks into large rectangles. Mix together sesame seeds on a plate and dip each side of the tuna in the seeds. Bring a pan to high heat with 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil. When hot, place tuna on pan and sear on each side for 1-2 minutes. For sauce, combine soy sauce, wasabi, and sesame oil in a small bowl.