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Seared Tuna Sashimi

Sushi with a twist? You need to try this seared ahi tuna
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 262
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 1 lb sashimi-grade ahi tuna steaks
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Combine white and black sesame seeds.
  2. Generously coat the tuna steaks with seeds.
  3. Heat the olive oil over high heat.
  4. Add the tuna steaks to the pan, cooking for roughly 45 – 60 seconds per side.
  5. Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and let rest briefly.
  6. Cut into slices and arrange on a plate.
  7. Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  8. Drizzle mixture atop sliced tuna.
  9. Enjoy!