Seared tuna with a black sesame seed crust

How to make Seared tuna with a black sesame seed crust recipe - You could double the ingredients, and serve this as a main course with a salad of fresh orange segments, thinly sliced cucumber, and fresh dill or mint sprigs, as well as the radish. Thon poêlé avec une croûte de graines de sésame noir recette

Marinating • 1 hour

Serves 4

4 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for searing

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 fresh red Thai chile pepper, finely chopped

2 tbsp black sesame seeds, plus extra for garnish (optional)

2 best-quality ahi tuna steaks, about 10oz (300g) each, halved lengthwise

2 radishes

juice of 1 lemon

½ bunch of fresh chives, chopped into 1in (5cm) lengths

sea salt

Method:

1 Put the oil, garlic, chile, sesame seeds, and a good pinch of sea salt on a large flat dish or baking sheet. Mix well to combine.

2 Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Press each piece into the sesame seed mixture, pressing and turning to coat all over. Leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

3 Meanwhile, cut the radishes into thin matchsticks, and put them in a bowl with half of the lemon juice. Heat a little extra oil in a frying pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, sear each tuna steak for about 20 seconds on each side. Remove, and leave to rest for 5 minutes.

4 To serve, put a seared tuna steak on each of 4 serving plates, and drizzle with the remaining lemon juice. Drain the radish matchsticks, and scatter over the top. Sprinkle with the chives and a few extra sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Seared tuna with a black sesame seed crust