Tuna, Yellowfin, Seared with Sesame Sauce

Ingredients

FOR THE SESAME DIPPING SAUCE:

⅓ cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon coconut aminos (add more to taste)
½ teaspoon minced garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger* or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

FOR THE TUNA

12 ounces fresh Yellowfin (Ahi) Tuna
salt

black pepper

3 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon unsalted ghee or clarified butter use avocado oil for dairy free option

Garnish

2 lemons sliced into wedges

Directions

FOR THE SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and chill until ready to serve.

FOR THE TUNA

Mix white and black seeds together and spread them on a large plate. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and press the tuna into the seeds, coating well on top and bottom.
Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add clarified butter and swirl to coat pan. Add tuna and sear each side for 20-30 seconds for rare or up to one minute for medium rare. Remove from pan and refrigerate until ready to serve, or at least 30 minutes.
With a very sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain. Serve with Sesame Dipping Sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

Peel ginger with the side of a teaspoon and grate on the small holes of a box grater.

Nutrition

518.1 kcal Calories: 518.1kcal Carbohydrates: 9.1g Protein: 42.8g Saturated Fat: 9.5g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 89.8mg Sodium: 516.1mg Potassium: 521.5mg Fiber: 1.9g Sugar: 1.4g