Atún Sellado en Costra de Ajonjolí con Ensalada Asiática y Vinagreta de Jengibre

This recipe for Seared Tuna in Sesame Crust with Asian Salad and Ginger Vinaigrette combines seared tuna with sesame, fresh vegetables, and ginger vinaigrette. It is a delicious option to prepare at home and share in a special meal without overcomplicating it.

Ingredients

For the tuna

• 4 fresh sashimi-grade tuna loins of 180 to 200 g each
• 1 cucharadita de sal de grano
• ½ cucharadita de pimienta negra recién molida
• 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 cucharadita de aceite de ajonjolí
• ½ cup of white sesame seeds
• ¼ cup of black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons of avocado oil

For the salad

• 2 cups of finely sliced purple cabbage
• 2 cups of finely sliced white cabbage
• 1 large carrot grated
• 1 English cucumber cut into thin strips
• 4 very thinly sliced radishes
• 2 finely sliced scallions
• ½ cup fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves

For the vinaigrette

• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 cucharadas de jugo de limón amarillo
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 5. 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 finely grated garlic clove
• ½ teaspoon of chili flakes (optional)

For decorating

• Aguacate en abanico
• Ajonjolí tostado
• Cilantro sprouts
• Lemon wedges

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Prepare the vinaigrette

1. In a jar, mix the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, ginger, and garlic.
2. Shake vigorously until a perfectly emulsified mixture is obtained.
3. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

Step 2: Prepare the salad

1. Mix the purple cabbage, white cabbage, carrot, cucumber, radishes, scallion, cilantro, and mint.
2. Do not add the vinaigrette yet to keep the vegetables crispy.

Step 3: Prepare the tuna

1. Perfectly dry the loins with paper towels.
2. Brush them with the soy sauce and sesame oil.
3. Mix the white and black sesame seeds on a plate.
4. Carefully press each loin until all its sides are covered with the sesame mixture.

Paso 4: Sellar

1. Heat a cast iron skillet over very high heat.
2. Agrega el aceite.
3. When it is very hot, place the tuna.
4. Cook for only 30 to 45 seconds per side.
5. The outside should be golden and the center completely red.
6. Remove immediately.
7. Let rest for 2 minutes.

Paso 5: Presentación

1. Mix the salad with part of the vinaigrette.
2. Place it in the center of the plate.
3. Cut the tuna into slices of approximately one centimeter.
4. Arrange them slightly overlapping on the salad.
5. Decorate with avocado, a little more toasted sesame seeds, cilantro sprouts, and a few lemon wedges.
6. Serve the rest of the vinaigrette separately.

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