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Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Cream

Prep time
10–15 minutes PT10–15M
Cook time
10 minutes PT10M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
1 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
Sliced sesame crusted ahi tuna with wasabi cream on a white plate Nugget Markets signature recipes

This elegant, beautiful, and delicious dish is easy to execute and a true treat for the taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 4 ahi tuna steaks (8 ounces each)
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup black sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup wasabi powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Chopped chives, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Combine sesame seeds, then press them into the tuna steaks until fish is evenly coated.

Heat a nonstick sauté pan over high heat until very hot. Sear tuna for about 2–3 minutes per side, until evenly cooked on each side but still rare in the center, then remove from heat and let rest. Do not overcrowd the pan; sear in multiple batches if necessary.

Hydrate wasabi with water, then mix into sour cream. Adjust proportions as necessary for desired heat.

Plate seared tuna with wasabi cream and garnish with chopped chives.