Seared Sesame Encrusted Tuna w/Mango Slaw
Ingredients
Mango Slaw
- 1 firm Mango (shredded or fine julienne)
- 1/4 C chopped cilantro
- 2 oz Sambucca or Pernod
- 1/2 Red Onion, julienned
- 2 Green Onions, chopped
- 1/2 Red Pepper, julienned
Seared Sesame Encrusted Tuna
- 1-2 lbs. piece of Tuna i.e. Wild Yellow Fin
- 1/8 C White Sesame Seed
- 1/8 C Black Sesame Seed
- splash Sesame Seed Oil
Preparation
Mango Slaw
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Mix slaw ingredients and allow to sit for at least 1 hour.
(Note: As a Sambucca substitute, you can make a simple syrup by simmering and reducing equal parts water and sugar with a star anise)
Seared Sesame Encrusted Tuna
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Cut Tuna in 1" steaks. Lightly coat in Sesame Seed Oil and roll to cover ends in mixture of sesame seeds.
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Grill on hot grill for 3 minutes per side. Vary the amount of cooking depending upon how rare you like your tuna.
Assembly
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Slice tuna and serve with mango slaw.
