Sesame Seared Tuna On Star Fruit
Serves: 4
Darlene Legros
1 January 1970
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5.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Coarse Ground Black Pepper1 tsp
Kosher Salt4 tbsps
Olive Oil2 cups
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 tsp
White Pepper1 cup
White Sesame Seed1 cup
Sesame Seed Oil1 cup
Black Sesame SeedDirections:
1
Cut tuna loin into quarters lengthwise
2
Marinate tuna loin in sesame oil for approximately 30 minutes
3
Mix together all dry ingredients, roll and coat tuna strips in dry ingredients, pressing firmly so they adhere to the tuna
4
In a large saute pan heat olive oil, sear tuna for approximately 2 minutes on each side
5
Remove from heat and set aside
6
To make wasabi citrus aioli: In a food processor, beat yolks until pale yellow
7
Drizzle in olive oil to thicken mixture also adding garlic cloves
8
Add citrus zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and wasabi and continue beating
9
Add more olive oil, if necessary, for desired consistency
10
Slice star fruit into thin slices
11
Slice cooled tuna into 1/8-inch thick slices and top on star fruit
12
Top with a dollop of wasabi citrus aioli