Tuna Ataki
Seared Tuna with Sesame Seeds
Servings: 2
Adjust servings here:
Equipment
- frying pan
- paper towels
- plate
Ingredients
- 2 tuna steaks*
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds white
- 2 tbssp sesame seeds black
Instructions
- Place the tuna steaks on a paper towel and gently pat dry to remove any excess liquid.
- Spread the white and black sesame seeds on a plate. Dip the steaks into the seeds, make sure all sides are evenly coated.
- Heat a frying pan over high heat.
- Sear the steaks briefly on both sides until the sesame seeds turn golden brown, about 30-40 seconds per side. Sear the edges by holding the steaks upright with your hand or a tool.
- Using your sharpest knife, cut the steaks into slices approximately 0.5 cm (about 0.2 inches) thick.
- Arrange the slices on a plate, leaving a bit of space between each slice. Press them gently to create a fan-like presentation. Serve with your sauce of choice.
Notes
*For this recipe, I use frozen tuna steaks. On the day of cooking, I take them out of the freezer at least 6 hours in advance to allow for a slow defrost.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Pair this dish with a red wine sauce or a homemade honey dill yogurt sauce.