Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

This is a mouth watering recipe, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna.

photo by ralph and jenny

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ pounds Ahi tuna (sashimi grade), 1 inch thick, 3 x 3 square pieces

¼ cup black sesame seeds

¼ cup white sesame seeds

¼ cup coriander seeds

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons oil (peanut)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small bowl mix together the sesame seed, coriander, salt and pepper. Roll the tuna steaks in the mixture and coat all sides.
2. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet. Sear all sides of the tuna steaks, leaving the center rare.
3. Can be served with wasabi mayo: Combine 2 tablespoons prepared wasabi and ½ cup of mayo. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.