Alpha Gal Friendly Gluten Free Sesame Crusted Seared Tuna
Total time26 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time6 min
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 4 ahi tuna steaks (about 6 oz each, 1-inch thick)
- ½ cup white sesame seeds
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (such as avocado oil or canola oil)
For the dipping sauce
- ¼ cup tamari
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes, if using, until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Combine the white and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Pat the tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels, then season all over with the kosher salt and black pepper.
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