Ingredients:

  • 2 Ahi Tuna Steaks (1-inch thick, about 6 oz/170g each)
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds (mixture of black and white)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey (or Maple Syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread the sesame seeds evenly on a plate. Gently press each side of the ahi tuna steaks into the sesame seeds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), minced ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside the ginger-soy glaze.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Carefully place the ahi tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
  5. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare (internal temperature of 120-130°F/49-54°C).
  6. Remove the ahi tuna steaks from the skillet. Pour the ginger-soy glaze into the skillet and heat over medium heat for about 30 seconds, until slightly thickened.
  7. Slice the ahi tuna steak against the grain and drizzle with the ginger-soy glaze. Serve the sesame-crusted ahi tuna steak immediately.