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Pan Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna Recipe

Gordon Ramsay's pan seared tuna showcases fresh ahi tuna steaks seared quickly over high heat to achieve a crispy, seasoned crust while maintaining a rare, tender center. The recipe typically incorporates Asian-inspired seasonings like sesame oil and soy sauce, with the chef's signature emphasis on proper technique and temperature control to prevent overcooking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tuna

  • 1–2 Tbsp. Grapeseed oil
  • 1 pound sushi-grade tuna, cut into four 4 Oz. blocks
  • 1 stick of butter melted to coat fish
  • 6 Tbsp. white and black sesame seeds

Green Tea Soba Noodles

  • 6 Oz. green tea soba noodles or other dried soba noodles (the green tea variety is also called cha soba and is available at specialty Asian markets)
  • 1 Tbsp. mixed toasted white and black sesame seeds

Sesame Dressing

  • 1 ¼ tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¼ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sliced scallions, plus more for garnish

Instructions
 

Searing the Tuna Tataki

  • Coat Tuna with egg wash, coat with sesame seeds
  • Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the sesame-crusted tuna,  sear, and butter for 30 seconds per side. Remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest. Slice the tuna.

Cooking Soba Noodles

  • Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Transfer to a bowl and toss with three tablespoons of the sesame dressing and seeds.

Making the Sesame Dressing

  • Combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and ginger, whisking to combine. Whisk in the vegetable and sesame oils until well emulsified. Fold in the sliced scallions. Separate 1 Tbsp of dressing and set aside to drizzle over tuna.

Plating Tuna

  • Divide the soba noodles among 4 plates. Top with sliced tuna and drizzle with sesame dressing. Garnish with more sliced scallion.

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Notes

Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper on both sides immediately before searing to prevent moisture from being drawn out of the fish.