Good Eats Tuna Loin
(from mbumpus00’s recipe box)
Source: Alton Brown
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 3 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: fish
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dry wasabi powder
- 2 pounds tuna loin, cut into 2 pieces
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
Directions
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In a non-reactive bowl combine soy, honey, and wasabi powder.
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Reserve 1/4 cup for dipping sauce.
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Roll each piece of tuna in this mixture to coat evenly.
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Marinate from 1 hour to overnight.
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Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade.
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On a plate, lay the sesame seeds.
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Roll the tuna in the seeds to evenly coat.
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Sear for 15 to 30 seconds per side or to desired temperature.
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Remove to rack and rest for 3 minutes.
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Slice thinly and serve with the dipping sauce.