Seared Ahi With Thai Dipping Sauce Recipes

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Pour sesame seeds on a shallow plate.
• Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel.
• Use a teaspoon of dijon mustard for each steak to coat on both sides.
• Press both sides of each tuna steak in sesame seeds, making sure they are coated evenly.
• Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.
• Lay one steak in the pan and fry for 1 minute. Flip the steak and cook for additional 1 minute on the other side. Transfer to a cutting board, then repeat the process with the other steak. They should be cooked just on the outside. Make sure you don't overcook them!
• Cut the tuna steaks in to 1/4-inch slices.
• Whisk together all ingredients for the dipping sauce and place in a small bowl.
• Serve tuna with the dipping sauce.

DIPPING SAUCE FOR AHI TUNA

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, pepper, and cayenne together in a small bowl.
• Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

THE CAT'S MEOW DIPPING SAUCE FOR SEARED AHI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients.
• Allow to refrigerate, if time allows, so flavors will marry.
• Bring to room temperature for serving, if time allows.
• Pre-heat saute pan or griddle to very hot.
• Sear tuna for 20-30 seconds on all sides.

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
• Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.