Seared Tuna Sashimi

Name: Seared Tuna Sashimi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 200g Tuna loin; 1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Chicken Marinade; 1 lime; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; Seasonal micro herbs; Seasonal edible flowers; Sesame seeds; Salt; Fresh wasabi; Sunflower oil

Author:

Drogo

Servings

1 - 2

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Tuna is a popular option for sushi and sashimi. This is an excellent way to serve your tuna to impress guests for a dinner party. We've seared the tuna and coated it in sesame seeds for texture and a visual wow-factor. Scale quantities up or down depending on the number of servings you require.

Ingredients

Seared Tuna Sashimi

200g Tuna loin
1 tbsp Lee Kum Kee Chicken Marinade
1 lime
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Seasonal micro herbs
Seasonal edible flowers
Sesame seeds
Salt
Fresh wasabi
Sunflower oil

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Directions

Method

Step 1, Lightly season the tuna on both sides before adding to a hot pan with a dash of sunflower/neutral oil. Sear the tuna for a few mins, using tongs to make sure each side is sealed and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
Step 2, For the sauce combine: Lee Kum chicken marinade, lime zest, soy sauce, sesame oil, juice of half a lime. Adjust to taste.
Step 3, Dip the tuna into the sauce and then coat in sesame seeds, making sure that the whole piece is covered.
Step 4, Slice the tuna up, you should be able to get about 5-6 pieces. Fan out the sashimi on a plate and garnish with micro herbs and edible flowers. Serve with the leftover dipping sauce and fresh wasabi for a clean kick of heat.