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Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo

This Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayo brings together the luxurious taste of perfectly seared ahi tuna with a creamy, spicy kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise or regular mayo
  • 1-2 teaspoons wasabi paste adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Remove the tuna from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring it to room temperature.
  • Mix the black and white sesame seeds on a flat plate.
  • Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Press each tuna steak into the sesame seed mixture, coating all sides evenly.
  • Heat sesame oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until smoking.
  • Sear the tuna for 45 seconds on each side for rare, or 1 minute for medium-rare.
  • While the tuna rests, whisk together all wasabi mayo ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Slice the tuna against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces and serve with the wasabi mayo.