Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 284 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 piece ahi tuna loin
2 tablespoons sesame seeds black
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons shallots chopped
1 Sprig thyme fresh
1/2 tablespoon black pepper cracked
1 each bay leaf
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter cut into small pieces, at room temp
1 tablespoon wasabi powder diluted with tablespoon rice vinegar

Directions

Season tuna with salt and pepper on each side.

Combine black and white sesame seeds and roll tuna in mixture.

Set aside. In a saucepan simmer shallots, thyme, pepper, bay leaf and white wine.

Reduce slowly until dry. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.

Slowly whisk in butter, one piece at a time.

Season with salt and pepper, strain, and keep beurre blanc warm.

In a large skillet sear tuna, lightly brushed with olive oil, for 2 minutes on each side.

Slice into 12 medallions.

Serve immediately on serving plates. Drizzle with beurre blanc and wasabi mixed with the rice vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 53g
Amount per Serving
Calories 284 97% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g47%
 Saturated Fat 18.0g91%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g1%
 Dietary Fiber 1.0g3%
 Sugars 0.0g
Protein 2.0g3%
Vitamin A 20%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 7%  Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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