Perfect Seared Tuna

Marinate (Light Touch)

1. Whisk soy, sesame oil, neutral oil, vinegar, honey, and optional wasabi.
   
2. Coat tuna lightly — no more than 10 minutes.
   (Tuna should taste like tuna, not marinade.)
   

Sear (Critical Step)

1. Heat a cast-iron or heavy pan over high heat until smoking hot.
   
2. Remove tuna from marinade, pat dry.
   
3. Press sesame seeds onto all sides.
   
4. Sear 45–60 seconds per side.
   
   • Goal: crust outside, rare center.

Do NOT cook past medium-rare unless the tuna is lower quality.

Rest & Slice

• Rest 2 minutes.
  
• Slice against the grain into ½-inch slices.
  

Finish

• Drizzle with remaining marinade or soy
  
• Sprinkle scallions
  
• Crack fresh pepper
  
• Serve with wasabi on the side
  

 Elevated Variations

Mediterranean (Excellent with fresh tuna)

• Olive oil, lemon zest, oregano, Reese Brand capers
  
• Finish with flaky sea salt
  

Perfect Sides

• Sautéed spinach with garlic
  
• Sesame soba noodles
  
• Simple cucumber salad