Spicy Tuna Tataki with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Spicy Tuna Tataki with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
For the Tuna
- 2 pounds sushi-grade tuna loin, about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spicy Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or more, to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 avocado, sliced or diced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the spicy sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, honey, fresh lime juice, and sriracha until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pat the tuna loins dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until shimmering and almost smoking. If searing two loins, you may need to use two pans or sear them one after another.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned tuna loins in the hot pan. Sear each side for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. The goal is a deeply seared crust with a very rare interior. For 1 1/2-inch thick loins, about 1 1/2 minutes per side is usually sufficient. If searing in batches, ensure the pan reheats between loins.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Remove the tuna from the pan and immediately transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using a very sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange the slices on a large serving platter or individual plates.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Drizzle the prepared spicy sesame ginger dressing generously over the tuna slices. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onions, and avocado slices or diced avocado.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful, and spicy dish.
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Spicy Tuna Tataki with Sesame Ginger Dressing
Ingredients
For the Tuna
- 2 pounds sushi-grade tuna loin, about 1 1/2 inches thick
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spicy Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or more, to taste
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 avocado, sliced or diced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the spicy sesame ginger dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, honey, fresh lime juice, and sriracha until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pat the tuna loins dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until shimmering and almost smoking. If searing two loins, you may need to use two pans or sear them one after another.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned tuna loins in the hot pan. Sear each side for 1 to 2 minutes, depending on your desired doneness. The goal is a deeply seared crust with a very rare interior. For 1 1/2-inch thick loins, about 1 1/2 minutes per side is usually sufficient. If searing in batches, ensure the pan reheats between loins.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Remove the tuna from the pan and immediately transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Using a very sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Arrange the slices on a large serving platter or individual plates.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Drizzle the prepared spicy sesame ginger dressing generously over the tuna slices. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced green onions, and avocado slices or diced avocado.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, flavorful, and spicy dish.