Ahi Tuna Cube With Toasted Black And White Sesame Recipes

AHI TUNA CUBE WITH TOASTED BLACK AND WHITE SESAME

Steps:

• Put the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan and toast over medium heat for about 30 seconds or until fragrant and the white seeds start to turn golden.
• Transfer to a small, shallow bowl and allow to cool completely.
• Cut the tuna into six 1/2-inch cubes.
• To serve, coat one side of each cube with the sesame seeds and place on a small plate with the coated side facing-up.
• Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the cubes.

SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Rinse tuna and pat dry. Place in a prep dish and sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning. Brush teriyaki sauce on all sides of the tuna to glaze it.
• Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
• Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange tuna in the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and cook for another 3o to 45 seconds; do not overcook!
• Quickly transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange tuna on individual plates, overlapping slices slightly. Serve immediately.

SEARED BLACK & WHITE SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA SLIDERS

Steps:

• Combine black and white sesame seeds in bowl. Dredge tuna in seed mix, rolling gently to cover completely.
• Heat olive and sesame oils in large nonstick pan over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and place tuna in pan, searing until white seeds are lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Turn carefully so seeds don't fall off. Cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes.
• Place tuna on bottom halves of rolls. Top each one with sweet wasabi ketchup. Cover with toll tops and serve.