Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc Recipe

Name: Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 piece ahi tuna loin; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds black; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons shallots chopped; 1 Sprig thyme fresh; 1/2 tablespoon black pepper cracked; 1 each bay leaves; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 stick butter cut into small pieces, at room temp; 1 tablespoon wasabi powder diluted with tablespoon rice vinegar

Servings: persons

1 piece ahi tuna loin
2 tablespoons sesame seeds black
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons shallots chopped
1 Sprig thyme fresh
1/2 tablespoon black pepper cracked
1 each bay leaves
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter cut into small pieces, at room temp
1 tablespoon wasabi powder diluted with tablespoon rice vinegar

1
Season tuna with salt and pepper on each side.
2
Combine black and white sesame seeds and roll tuna in mixture.
3
Set aside.
4
In a saucepan simmer shallots, thyme, pepper, bay leaf and white wine.
5
Reduce slowly until dry.
6
Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.
7
Slowly whisk in butter, one piece at a time.
8
Season with salt and pepper, strain, and keep beurre blanc warm.
9
In a large skillet sear tuna, lightly brushed with olive oil, for 2 minutes on each side.
10
Slice into 12 medallions.
11
Serve immediately on serving plates.
12
Drizzle with beurre blanc and wasabi mixed with the rice vinegar.

371

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 piece ahi tuna loin, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds black, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons shallots chopped, and more.

Yes, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc

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