Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ahi tuna steaks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and sesame oil.
2. Place sesame seeds in a shallow dish and spread them out. Dip the tuna steaks in the soy sauce mixture to coat. Then press the steaks into the sesame seeds.
3. In a large skillet add in olive oil and place over high heat. Once oil is hot place the steaks in the pan. Sear on each side for about 30 seconds. Remove and cool for about 5 minutes, then slice about 1/4 inch thick.
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Tuna Steak Sandwich
Filed under: Fish Recipes, Sandwich Recipes, Unique Recipes
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks, about 1/2 lb. each
black pepper, to taste
sea salt, to taste
3 teaspoons canola oil
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 teaspoons fresh horseradish
8 slices french bread, toasted
4 slices tomato
4 pieces of romaine lettuce
Directions:
1. Season tuna steaks with black pepper, refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Season steaks with kosher salt.
3. Heat a large skillet until hot, pour in canola oil and place tuna steaks in hot oil. Sear steaks on all sides; let rest for 15 minutes. Then thinly slice the tuna.
4. In a small mixing bowl combine mayonnaise and horseradish. Whisk until smooth. (This step can be preformed while tuna is in refrigerator.)
5. Spread mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread. Add tuna, tomato and lettuce. Enjoy!
