Sesame Tuna

008 (1) (1024x768)10 - Tuna Steaks

Ingredients:

  • 4 tuna steaks about 1 inch thick
  • 2 tbsp. black sesame seeds & 2 tbsp. regular sesame seeds mixed together in a shallow bowl
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp. avocado oil (or other light coloured oil such as canola)
  • 2 tbsp. gluten free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. finely grated ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed through a garlic press
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sesame oil
  • 3 green onions sliced diagonally (garnish)

Method:

1.  Rinse the tuna steaks in cold water.  Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.  Dip both sides of tuna in the sesame seeds.

2.  Heat the tbsp. of oil in a cast iron frying pan.  Add the tuna steaks and cook on medium heat for 3 minutes.  Turn the tuna over and cook for another 3 minutes.  Remove from pan and let rest for 2-3 minutes.  Slice into thin strips and arrange onto a serving dish.

3. Wisk the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl until well combined and drizzle over the tuna slices.  Garnish with the green onions and serve.

 

 

 

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