Panko and Sesame Seed Crusted Ahi Tuna
 
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Crunchy panko and sesame seed crusted Ahi Tuna cooked to medium-rare perfection!
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Recipe type: Main
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce (plus extra to serve on the side for dipping if you’d like)
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 sushi-grade tuna steaks (1 inch in thickness)
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
Instructions
  1. Create a dredging station: The ¼ cup of chili sauce goes into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the panko and sesame seeds together.
  2. Dip each tuna steak into the chili sauce.
  3. Next, coat the tuna steaks with the panko and sesame seed mixture on all four sides.
  4. Heat the canola oil on medium-high heat. Test the oil to see if it is hot enough for cooking by dropping in a few of the panko breadcrumbs; if they sizzle, the oil is ready.
  5. Sauté the tuna steaks for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (your cooking time may vary). Remove the tuna steaks from the pan and allow them to rest for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Slice the each tuna steak into ½ inch slices. Serve over cooked wild rice and Bacon and Garlic Spinach Sauté.
Recipe by Slyh in the Kitchen at https://www.slyhkitchen.com/2015/08/23/panko-and-sesame-seed-crusted-ahi-tuna/