Seared Bluefin Tuna with Sesame Crust

Ingredients:

• 2 bluefin tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)

  2 tablespoons soy sauce

  1 tablespoon sesame oil

  1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  1 tablespoon honey

  1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  2 cloves garlic, minced

  1/4 cup sesame seeds (white and black mixed)

  2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  Salt and pepper to taste

  Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Directions

1. Marinate the Tuna:

   • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.

   • Place the tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.

2. Prepare the Sesame Crust:

   • On a plate, spread the sesame seeds evenly.

   • Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and press them into the sesame seeds, coating both sides.

3. Sear the Tuna:

   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Once the oil is hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preferred level of doneness. The outside should be crispy and golden, while the inside remains rare.

4. Serve:

   • Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.

   • Slice the tuna steaks into thin slices.

   • Arrange the slices on a serving plate, garnish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds.