Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna And Wasabi Beurre Blanc

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna And Wasabi Beurre Blanc

Recipe By : CHEF DU JOUR PHILIPPE CHIN SHOW #DJ9347
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Tvfn

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Piece sushi grade tuna loin (about 1 pound -- cleaned)
2 Tablespoons black sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons chopped shallots
1 Sprig fresh thyme
1/2 Tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 Cup white wine
1/4 Cup heavy cream
1 Stick butter (cut into small pieces -- at room
temperature)
1 Tablespoon wasabi paste -- diluted with 1/2
tablespoon rice vinegar

Season tuna with salt and pepper on each side. Combine black and white sesame
seeds and roll tuna in mixture. Set aside. In a saucepan simmer shallots,
thyme, pepper, bay leaf and white wine. Reduce slowly until dry. Add heavy
cream and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in butter, one piece at a time. Season
with salt and pepper, strain, and keep beurre blanc warm. In a large skillet
sear tuna, lightly brushed with olive oil, for 2 minutes on each side. Slice
into 12 medallions. Serve immediately on serving plates. Drizzle with beurre
blanc and wasabi mixed with the rice vinegar.
Yield: 4 servings



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