Ahi Tuna Cube With Toasted Black And White Sesame Food

SESAME CRUSTED SEARED TUNA

Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna image

Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust. Learn how to make the best Sesame Ahi Tuna- crispy golden on the outside and rare on the inside in just 10 minutes flat!

Provided by Sylvia Fountaine | Feasting at Home

Categories fish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

10- 16 ounces ahi tuna, thawed (sushi-grade) see notes
1 tablespoon soy sauce or GF liquid aminos
2 tablespoons high heat oil for searing- peanut oil, wok oil, avocado
3 tablespoons sesame seeds (black, or both black and white)
1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder (or onion powder)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or dried thyme)

Steps:

Mix the Sesame Crust ingredients together in a small bowl.
Pat dry the ahi tuna with paper towels.
Place ahi tuna on a plate, coat all sides with soy sauce. This will help the sesame spice adhere to the tuna.
Generously sprinkle all sides of the ahi tuna with the sesame mix, pressing it down into the flesh. Coat the sides. Read through the rest of the directions before starting because the next part goes very quickly.
The goal here is to get a nice golden sear on all sides without cooking the ahi tuna all the way through. HOT PAN is key.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until very very hot. Place tongs, metal spatula and splatter guard (or lid) near the stove. When the pan is hot a flick of water should sizzle loudly. Once the skillet is hot, turn the fan on high. Add the oil and coat the pan and let it get hot. Carefully lay the tuna in the pan, pressing it down into the skillet with a metal spatula. Sear 45-60 seconds ( or longer)- checking the underneath by lifting one corner to see if it is golden. If golden, carefully flip. If not golden, turn the heat up. Sear the other side, 60-90 seconds until golden. Sear the long edges using tongs to hold it upright.
Place on a cutting board, blot if you like, then using a very sharp knife, thinly slice, and serve.
At this point, you could also refrigerate up to 3 days, and serve this later, chilled. Either way is good.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 ounce serving, Calories 236 calories, Sugar 1.1 g, Sodium 437.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.1 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg

SEARED BLACK & WHITE SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA SLIDERS

Seared Black & White Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna Sliders image

Great party fare. These can be made ahead (roll tuna and chill overnight, covered; resume with cooking steps the following day). from Floridatable.com, this recipe is from Chef David Swhwadron, a Miami caterer.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories High Protein

Time 14m

Yield 12 sliders, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups black sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups white sesame seeds
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 lbs ahi tuna steaks, 1 inch thick, cut into 3 inch by 3 inch square portions
12 dinner rolls, small, sliced in half horizontally, lightly toasted (I like those Hawaiian rolls you can get in the grocery store)
wasabi ketchup, to taste, for serving

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 43.4, Sodium 194.3, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 35.3