Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust and Soy-Mirin Sauce
This elegant dish showcases the vibrant flavors of fresh Ahi tuna, seared to perfection with a toasted sesame crust. Perfect for special occasions!
Equipment
- Heavy skillet or cast-iron pan
- Sharp knife for slicing tuna
- Small bowl for mixing sauce
- Plate for marinating tuna
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ahi tuna steak, sushi-grade approximately 450 g
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil for brushing
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds mixed white and black
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Chopped green onions for garnish, optional
- Sesame seeds for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush each side of the tuna with sesame oil and press sesame seeds onto both sides until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic; whisk until mixed.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare to medium-rare, until golden brown.
- Remove from heat, allow to rest for 2 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin pieces. Drizzle with soy-mirin sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use a very sharp knife for clean cuts when slicing the tuna and ensure your pan is hot enough to sear without steaming the tuna.