Let’s talk fast food. Then add a gourmet touch. Fish is your answer!
Thawed quickly by placing in a bowl of hot water, fish is one of the fastest main dishes you can prepare. You literally can’t hop in your car, get in the fast food restaurant line, and be back home in the time it takes to prepare skillet fish.
Fresh frozen tuna has become readily available and I keep it in my freezer at all times – ready for that needed quick meal.
The sesame seeds add just the right crunch and actually add a little protein!
Make sure you buy sushi grade tuna. You can use a block or individual tuna steaks for this recipe. If using a block, you can slice thinly to serve.
I like to serve it with seared greens. Go for the gourmet next time you need a fast meal and try seared tuna!
Black and White Seared Tuna
Equipment
- 1 cast iron frying pan
Ingredients
- 12 ounces ahi tuna sushi grade, thawed
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp pepper fresh cracked is best
Instructions
- Place the ahi tune in between paper towels and blot dry
- Combine the sesame seeds, sugar, and spices together
- Coat both sides of tuna with tamari
- Sprinkle sesame mixture over both sides of tuna and slightly press into the flesh.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet until a drop of water will sizzle. Add the oil and heat until very hot. With tongs, add the tuna to the pan and sear for 60 - 90 seconds or until golden brown. Flip using a metal spatula. (you may need to use a spatter lid)
- Remove to a serving platter. Slice if using a single block of tuna.