BLACK & WHITE ENCRUSTED TUNA WITH WASABI AIOLI

BLACK & WHITE ENCRUSTED TUNA WITH WASABI AIOLI image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/1/4 lbs tuna steak, 1" thick
3 tbsp black sesame seeds
3 tbsp white sesame seeds
1/2 tsp course grind black pepper
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 c Wasabi Aioli

Steps:

Mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger in small bowl. Place tuna in a large, resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade, turn to coat well. Refrigerate 30 mins. Mix sesame seeds, black pepper, and salt on a large plate. Remove tuna from marinade. Discard marinade. Coat tuna on both sides with sesame seed mixture, pressing firmly. Heat large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add tuna, cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Slice tuna and serve with Wasabi Aioli. Wasabi Aioli: Mix 1/2 c mayonnaise, 2 tsp wasabi powder, 1 tsp soy soauce, 1 tsp rice vinegar and 1/4 tsp ground ginger until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 1/2 c.