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Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer Bites

A beautifully presented, seared ahi tuna appetizer that you'll love to serve to your guests!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 large tuna steak, about 1/2 pound
  • 2 tbl sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp thinly sliced garlic
  • 1 tbl tamari or coconut aminos
  • 2 wedges lemon or lime (about 1/2 tbl of juice)
  • dash sriracha, optional
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder, or 2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 stalks chives, sliced thinly
  • small handful cilantro, hand torn
  • sesame oil
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Slice tuna steak into 1 1/2 inch cubes

  2. Place sesame seeds on a small plate, and roll tuna pieces in sesame seeds until they are well covered on 4 sides. Set aside.

  3. Place a pan over medium heat, and drizzle in equal amounts of sesame oil and olive oil, lightly covering the bottom of the pan.

  4. Add sliced garlic to the pan and gently saute for about 2 minutes or until garlic is nicely browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and drain on a paper towel.

  5. Turn heat up to medium-high, and place the tuna pieces into the garlic-infused oil.

  6. Using tongs, turn tuna pieces, and cook each side for 20-30 seconds until the sesame seed crust is lightly browned on each side. It really doesn't take much time!

  7. Remove from pan and allow to cool slightly. Cut each piece into slices - about 2-3 slices per cube. Arrange slices on a serving plate.

  8. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Mix together tamari, lemon juice, sriracha, 1 tsp of sesame oil and ginger powder. 

  9. Drizzle dressing over tuna, and top with chopped chives, cilantro and fried garlic as a garnish.