Ingredients

  • 1 piece ahi tuna loin
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds black
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons shallots chopped
  • 1 Sprig thyme fresh
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper cracked
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 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

Method

  • 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.