Seared Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

  5.0 – 1 reviews  • Tuna

I was seeking for fresh ways to use the jalapenos I had in the garden, and this popper mac ‘n cheese is a terrific one! It’s simple to increase or decrease the amount of heat in this recipe. The quantity of jalapenos used in this recipe will produce a mac ‘n cheese that is lovely and spicy without being overly so. Rich and creamy mac ‘n cheese itself. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 4 (6 ounce) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
  2. 1 ½ teaspoons blackened seasoning
  3. 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  4. 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  5. 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  6. 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. Use tuna steaks that are 1-inch thick. I like Chef Paul Prudhomme(R) blackened seasoning, but you can use any or make your own.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 280 kcal
Carbohydrate 3 g
Cholesterol 77 mg
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 41 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 586 mg
Sugars 1 g
Fat 11 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g

Reviews

Annette Brewer
So delicious!! will make this again and again!

 

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