Black Sesame Ahi Tuna With Wasabi Citrus Aioli
- 1 pound loin sashimi-grade ahi tuna
- 1/2 cup sesame oil
- 1 bottle sesame seed McCormick GourmetTM Organic, Black
- 2 teaspoons black pepper McCormick GourmetTM Organic, Coarse Ground
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 cucumber English, seedless, cut into 64 slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika McCormick GourmetTM Organic, Smoked
- 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi powder
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel finely
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel finely
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Cut tuna into quarters lengthwise. Pour sesame oil over tuna; turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Mix black sesame seed, pepper and salt on large plate. Coat tuna with black sesame seed mixture, pressing firmly so mixture adheres to the tuna
- Heat oil in large skillet on high heat. Add tuna; sear 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet; set aside to cool
- For the Wasabi Citrus Aioli, mix mayonnaise, paprika, lemon and lime peels and juices and garlic in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Cover
- Slice tuna into 1/8-inch thick slices. Place 1 slice of tuna on each cucumber slice. Top each with a small dollop of Wasabi Citrus Aioli
loin, sesame oil, black pepper, kosher salt, cucumber, olive oil, mayonnaise, paprika, wasabi powder, grated lime, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Black-Sesame-Ahi-Tuna-with-Wasabi-Citrus-Aioli-1813057 (may not work)