This Bluefin Tuna Tataki recipe is simple, elegant, and bursting with flavour. The sesame-crusted tuna is lightly seared and paired with bold garnishes like Kewpie mayo, fresh chilli, and chilli oil. Perfect as an appetizer or a stunning centerpiece for your next seafood feast.
Ingredients
For the Bluefin Tuna Tataki:
- 200 g bluefin tuna cut into logs
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus extra for pan
- 4 tbsp black sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp white sesame seeds
For Garnishing:
- 2 spring onion shoots sliced
- Kewpie mayonnaise
- Fresh chili thinly sliced
- Chilli oil
- Soy sauce
- Extra sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick pan over high heat until very hot.
- Coat the bluefin tuna logs in olive oil, ensuring all four sides are well covered.
- On a plate, mix the black and white sesame seeds together. Roll the tuna in the sesame seeds, coating all sides evenly.
- Add a splash of olive oil to the hot pan. Place the sesame-coated tuna in the pan and sear each side for 15 seconds. Turn carefully to avoid breaking the crust.
- After all sides are seared, place the tuna on a plate and immediately transfer it to the freezer for 3–4 minutes. This halts the cooking process and makes the tuna easier to slice.
- Using your sharpest knife, slice the bluefin tuna into thin, even pieces. Arrange them neatly on a platter.
- Garnish with sliced spring onion, Kewpie mayo, fresh chili, a drizzle of soy sauce, and chili oil. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds for added texture.
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