Grilled Ahi Tuna With Romaine, Red Bell Pepper and Spicy Sesame
- 2 tablespoons spicy mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon spicy sesame oil
- 12 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (optional)
- 2 ahi tuna steaks, 1 1/2-inch -2-inch thick
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- spicy sesame oil
- 2 romaine lettuce hearts (trim ends but leave whole)
- 12 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Combine ingredients for vinaigrette in container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously.
- Refridgerate while preparing and cooking tuna.
- Toast sesame seeds in pan on medium to high heat until golden brown (do not burn).
- Once toasted, set aside.
- Coat tuna steak with spicy sesame oil and let rest while preparing grill.
- Coat peppers with soy sauce and place in foil packet on grill along side tuna steak.
- Heat grill on high temperature (450-500 degrees).
- Grill 2-3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare.
- Remove steak and coat with toasted sesame seeds liberally.
- Cover and let rest.
- Plate romaine hearts (one per plate).
- Shake vinaigrette vigorously and drizzle over romaine hearts and julienned grilled peppers.
- Slice tuna into 1/4" strips and layover romaine.
- Serve with crusty bread and chardonnay.
- Bon Appetite!
spicy mustard, extra virgin olive oil, honey, sesame oil, salt, ground pepper, tuna, sesame seeds, sesame oil, romaine lettuce hearts, red bell pepper, soy sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grilled-ahi-tuna-with-romaine-red-bell-pepper-and-spicy-sesame-366858 (may not work)