Description
An elegant appetizer of sesame-crusted, seared ahi tuna drizzled with spicy mustard sauce, delivering a restaurant-quality experience at home.
Ingredients
2 sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
2 tbsp black sesame seeds
2 tbsp white sesame seeds
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp spicy mustard sauce or sriracha-mayo
1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
1 cup microgreens or arugula
Optional: balsamic reduction for drizzling
Instructions
- Pat tuna dry with paper towels; brush lightly with oil.
- Mix black and white sesame seeds on a plate; press tuna into seeds to coat all sides.
- Heat skillet over medium-high; add a drizzle of oil.
- Sear tuna 30–45 seconds per side for rare center.
- Slice tuna into thick pieces; arrange on microgreens.
- Drizzle with spicy mustard sauce; optionally swirl balsamic reduction on plate
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizers