Seared Tuna Steak with Sesame

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, toasted sesame oil, ginger, and garlic together. Set the dipping sauce aside.

   Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garlic, 8.0 gr Ginger, 15.0 ml Lime Juice, 10.0 ml Sesame Oil, 30.0 ml Soy Sauce

   Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

2. Step 2

   Combine the sesame seed and black pepper on a plate. Pat the tuna dry, then press its broad surfaces and edges into the coating.

   Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 24.0 gr Sesame Seed, 2.0 piece Tuna

   Cookware: plate

3. Step 3

   Heat the heavy skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the neutral oil and swirl to coat the skillet.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

   Cookware: heavy skillet

4. Step 4

   Add the coated tuna and sear each broad side for 60 to 90 seconds, then briefly sear the edges. For fully cooked tuna, reduce to medium heat after browning and continue cooking until the center reaches 63°C.

   Timer: 4 min (fixed)

   Cookware: heavy skillet, instant-read thermometer, tongs

5. Step 5

   Transfer the tuna to a clean cutting board and rest it for 3 minutes.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Cookware: cutting board, tongs

6. Step 6

   Slice the tuna across the grain and serve immediately with the dipping sauce.

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board