Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki

Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki

PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

2 min

SERVES

4

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 x 6oz ahi tuna steaks from your local Fisherman’s Market

  • ½ cup of sesame seeds

  • 3 tbsp oil for frying (peanut, canola, vegetable)

  • Salt & pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry and then lightly season them with salt and pepper on all sides.

  2. Place the sesame seeds on a flat plate, take the ahi tuna steaks and coat all sides in the sesame seeds.

  3. In a saucepan, heat the oil on medium-high heat until the oil slightly smokes.

  4. Place coated ahi tuna steaks in a pan and let sear for 30 seconds (or until golden) on each side.

  5. Let sit for 2 minutes then slice thinly and serve.

This recipe was created by Tyrone Gordon.

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