Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Saku Ahi Tuna steaks
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove minced garlic

Instructions:

  1. Pat the Ahi tuna steaks completely dry using paper towels to ensure a crispy crust.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, salt, and pepper.
  3. Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seed mixture until evenly coated on all sides.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add avocado oil, heating until the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
  5. Carefully place the tuna in the pan and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  6. Remove tuna from pan and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
  8. Slice tuna into bias-cut pieces and drizzle with the ginger-soy sauce.