FEATURED SEAFOOD Tuna
Seared Tuna makes a great appetizer, especially served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Ingredients
Tuna steaks
Sesame seeds, optional
Canola Oil or other neutral/high heat oil (not Olive oil)
Wasabi
Pickled Ginger
Soy Sauce
Chili Garlic Sauce
Preparation
Pat steaks dry with a paper towel.
Season steaks generously with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Add sesame seeds if desired.
Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Lay the steaks in the hot oil and sear for 1-2 min on each side to form a slight crust. Adjust time to taste and steak thickness.
You can also grill the steaks. To grill, brush tuna with oil. Sear over high heat 1-2 min per side.
Serve with wasabi, ginger, soy and/or chili garlic sauce.