Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna

Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna

Ingredients:

For Tuna:

3 tbsp white sesame seeds

1 tbsp black sesame seeds

1 lb. tuna, cut into 4 oz rectangular pieces

1 tbsp canola oil

For Carrot Dipping Sauce:

2 tbsp mirin (rice wine)

2 tsp white miso paste

2 tsp grated ginger

1/3 c carrot juice

Juice of 1/4 orange

2 tsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp sesame oil

Directions:

1. Make the sauce first: Combine the miring, miso, ginger, carrot and orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, red pepper, and oil in a small bowl. Whisk together until the miso dissolves.

2. In a shallow bowl, combine the two sesame seeds. Press the tuna pieces into seeds, turning to coat each side. Heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add tuna and cook each side until white seeds are golden, about 45 seconds per side. Cut tuna into 1/4" thick slices. Drizzle with carrot sauce.