Ingredients

The following ingredients have 3 Servings
  • 1/2 lb (8 oz) sushi grade ahi tuna
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled and thinly sliced, divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 3 sprigs cilantro
  • 1 fresno chili (or substitute jalapeno, thinly sliced)
  • 1 scallion (thinly sliced)
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Roll the ahi tuna in the sesame seeds, pressing lightly so that the fish is evenly coated with sesame seeds on all sides.
  • Heat the olive oil and sesame oil in a pan over high heat. Add 3/4 of the thinly sliced garlic to the pan and as the pieces turn golden brown, retrieve the garlic with a slotted spoon and set aside. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the tuna to the pan and sear the fish for about 15-20 seconds per side, then set aside on a plate.
  • Make the dressing by whisking together the ginger, soy sauce, lemon juice and remaining sliced garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Thinly slice the tuna, and divide between the plates. Drizzle the dressing over the tuna, then garnish with cilantro, scallion, chili, and an additional drizzle of olive oil.
  • Enjoy immediately.