Seared Ahi Tuna
Ingredients
For the Wasabi Mayo:
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2-3 teaspoons wasabi powder depending on how spicy you like
½ cup mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
½ teaspoon honey
For the Mirin Dipping Sauce:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon mirin sweet rice wine
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pickled ginger juice
1 teaspoon raw honey
1 teaspoon minced green onion
¼ cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
For the Seared Ahi Tuna:
3 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 pound sushi grade ahi tuna
Directions
Mince green onion.
For the Wasabi Mayo:
Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix well with a fork to incorporate. If you have a squeeze bottle, pour into the bottle and decorate the plate.
For the Mirin Dipping Sauce:
Add all ingredients to a bowl. Mix well with a fork to incorporate. Set aside the dipping sauce for seared tuna.
For the Seared Ahi Tuna:
Mix the sesame seeds on a plate. Lay the tuna on the seeds and press. Repeat on all sides, including the ends.
Heat a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pan over high heat. Add the oil. When it shimmers but not yet smokes, carefully add the sesame-crusted tuna to the hot skillet.
Cook on each side for 20-30 seconds. When you flip, make sure you flip to a section of the pan that wasn’t just cooked on. It will be hotter and create a nice crunchy sear. Make sure to sear the ends as well!
Remove from the heat and slice in ¼ inch slices. Serve with the wasabi mayo, mirin dipping sauce, and some pickled ginger. Enjoy!
