The Gourmet Bon Vivant
If you've ever had seared Ahi tuna at a restaurant, then you know how incredibly delicious it is. Luckily, it's easy to recreate at home!
–Tuna is a rich, flavorful piece of fish. It tastes super meaty, and it's firm texture holds up really well when you sear it. So you get the awesome flavor, crispy texture, and then added flavor from the searing.
This dish is getting a ton of flavor from the sesame crust we're going to put on it. Not only does it contain sesame seeds, but also salt, spices and sugar for a tiny bit of caramelization.
The most important ingredient is the tuna itself. Make sure you get high quality! If you're in doubt, try to find sushi-grade.
The dipping sauce is packed with flavor. You can add as much or as little sriracha as you like.
It's easy - combine the ingredients in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Then set aside while you make the tuna.
Combine everything except the tuna in a small bowl. Then, spread it on a plate.
Gently press the tuna into the sesame seed mixture, so it's well coated in the crust.
Then press it in on all the other sides, until it's completely covered in the sesame seeds.
Sear tuna in a frying pan over medium high heat in a bit of vegetable oil. For rare tuna, only sear for about 1 minute per side.
The crust should look golden brown, like this!
Remove from the heat, and slice. Serve alongside your dipping sauce, and you're all set!
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