Sesame Crusted Tuna with Chili Aioli

serves 4

1½ - 2 lbs tuna cut into 4 1inch steaks
2 Tbsp white sesame seeds
2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
1 lime, zested (reserve juice)
1 Tbsp paprika
salt and pepper
2 tsp togarashi-iri (chili infused sesame oil)
¼ cup aioli or mayonnaise
¼ cup canola oil plus more for brushing

In a small bowl combine sesame seeds, lime zest, paprika, salt and pepper. Heat canola oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat.

Brush tuna steaks with oil and coat with sesame seed mixture. Once oil begins to shimmer and steam, CAREFULLY put tuna steaks into hot oil. Sear each steak for about 90 – 120 seconds per side.

Combine togarashi-iri with aioli (if you like it spicy add more togarashi). Squeeze reserved lime juice over tuna. Slice tuna steaks and serve with aioli.

(Recipe courtesy of Coastal Seafoods)