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Seared Tuna Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 8-oz. Ahi tuna steaks
Soy Sauce
Canola or peanut oil for high heat

Sesame Crust
3 T. sesame seeds
1 tsp. granulated garlic powder
½ tsp. kosher salt (or more to taste)
1 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. Italian season
Directions:
Directions:
Mix the Sesame Crust ingredients together in a small bowl
Pat dry the ahi tuna with paper towels
Place tuna on a plate, coat all sies with soy sauce.
Generously sprinkle all sides of the tuna with the sesame mix, pressing it down into the flesh. Coat the sides.

READ THROUGH THE REST OF THE DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING COOKING

A very HOT pan is key, so you get a nice golden sear on all sides without cooking the tuna all the way through.

Place tons, metal spatula and splatter guard (or lid) near the stove.

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very, very hot (usually around five minutes.

Once it is hot, turn the stove fan on high. Turn off the heat (if using gas) and lightly oil the skillet with canola. Turn the heat back on and heat the oil (a minute or two).

Carefully lay the tuna steaks in the skillet and continually press them down with a metal spatula. Sear for 60 seconds until deeply golden. Lift one corner to check.

Sear the other side for 60-90 seconds.

Sear the long edges using the tongs to hold them upright.

Put on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to thinly slice and serve.

Can be refrigerated for three days and served chilled.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2-4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes

 

 

 

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