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Ahi Tuna Burger

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Ahi Tuna Burger

Seared rare ahi tuna steak burger with wasabi mayo, pickled ginger and sesame slaw — the tuna should stay properly rare in the centre, so a very hot pan and a short sear are non-negotiable.

Total time
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
comfortseafoodburger

Ingredients

4thick ahi tuna steaks
sesame seedsto coat
wasabi mayo (mayo + wasabi paste)
pickled ginger
sesame slaw (cabbage, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy)
brioche bunsto serve
2 tbspsesame oil
saltto taste

Instructions

1

Season the tuna steaks well on both sides.

2

Press the sesame seeds firmly onto both sides so they form an even crust.

3

Sear in hot sesame oil for just 1-2 minutes per side, keeping the centre rare to medium-rare, the outside should be seared and the middle still deep red.

4

Spread wasabi mayo on the toasted brioche buns, layer with sesame slaw, the seared tuna and pickled ginger, then serve immediately.

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