Black Sesame Seared Tuna

By GadgetGirl

Black Sesame Seared Tuna becomes the perfect party pick-up food when served threaded on bamboo skewers.

Ingredients

• 12 (6-inch) bamboo skewers
• 1/3 cup toasted black or white sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound sushi-grade tuna, about 1 1/2 inches thick
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• Wasabi Aïoli
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 37mins
Adapted from coastalliving.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes.

2. Combine sesame seeds and next 3 ingredients in a shallow plate. Cut tuna against the grain to make 3-inch-wide x 1 1/2-inch-thick strips. Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil on all sides of tuna, and roll in sesame seed mixture.

3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, and refrigerate immediately to stop fish from cooking. (Tuna should be rare in center.)

4. Slice tuna across the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Thread 2 pieces on each bamboo skewer, and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons Wasabi Aïoli, and serve with remaining aïoli.

Wasabi Aïoli
Whisk together first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Gradually add oil, whisking constantly. Whisk in soy sauce and 1 tablespoon water. Refrigerate until ready to serve.