Sesame and Black Pepper Seared Tuna

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tuna steaks
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together ingredients 2 through 5 to make a marinade.

2. 2

   Marinate the tuna steaks for at least 10 minutes (I tend to buy sashimi grade tuna medallions/steaks).

3. 3

   Pour the two oils into a frying pan, preferably non-stick or anodized, and heat over low-medium flame.

4. 4

   Place the tuna steaks in the hot oil.

5. 5

   Pour one teaspoon corn starch onto each tuna steak, then one teaspoon sesame seeds and half the fresh ground black pepper.

6. 6

   After about 4 minutes, flip the steak over. Cover the other side with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and the rest of the fresh ground black pepper.

7. 7

   Cook for another 3-4 minutes.

8. 8

   Flip the tuna steak over one last time for about 1 min to toast the sesame seeds.

9. 9

   Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.