Black and White Seared Tuna
A gourmet dish at home
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.