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Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

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Fresh Ahi Tuna is coated in sesame seeds and quickly seared on the grill. Served with Wasabi Mayo and Sweet Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce. Perfect for a dinner entree, over a salad for lunch or as a crowd pleasing appetizer!

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds
  • ¼ teaspoons Coarse Sea Salt
  • 1 pinch Wasabi Powder
  • 12 ounces, weight Fresh, Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Steak
  • _____
  • FOR THE WASABI MAYO:
  • 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Wasabi Paste Or Powder
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  • FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE:
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • ¼ cups Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cups Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Tablespoons Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Cilantro, Chopped Fine

Preparation

1. Heat grill to high and spray lightly with cooking oil.

2. Mix white and black sesame seeds with salt and wasabi powder in a shallow dish. Press both sides of tuna into sesame seed mixture to coat.

3. Place tuna on the hot grill and cook two minutes per side.

4. Remove tuna from grill and place on a cutting board. Allow to cool slightly then, using a very sharp knife, slice tuna into thin slices.

5. Place sliced tuna on a platter and serve with Wasabi Mayo and Sweet Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce.

WASABI MAYO:

Mix mayo and wasabi in a small dish.

SWEET SESAME SOY DIPPING SAUCE:

Add sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and cilantro to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to mix. Pour into a small bowl to serve with seared tuna.

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Maggen B. on 10.1.2011

Just made this for a small dinner party & it was so delicious & simple. 5 star dining at home. Thanks for this recipe.

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Mama Holli of Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! on 7.15.2010

This looks wonderful and is a favorite at our house. Will add this recipe to my box. Thank you for sharing!

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