Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Seeds - Star Gazer Merlot Pairing

This is a quick, simple and beautiful dish to enjoy with your friends for a get together this summer! Make this recipe your own with a couple different options in this recipe and sip on our delicious new Star Gazer Merlot that pairs beautifully with this dish! Our Star Gazer Merlot is available in our GCW Tasting Room!

Ingredients:

• 1 or 2 Ahi Tuna (or Yellowfin) steaks

• 1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil or sesame oil

• Black or white sesame seeds (whichever you prefer)

• Olive oil for cooking

• Wasabi (already prepared in a tube)

• Soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Rub each steak with 1 or 2 tablespoons of olive oil (depending on how many steaks used)

2. On a small plate, mix an even amount of sesame seeds and press the steaks onto the seeds to make an even coating on the top and bottom of each steak.

3. In a medium sauce pan heat a small amount of olive oil on high,

4. Add the Ahi Tuna to the pan and cook on each side for 60 to 90 seconds. Side will be a beautiful pink.

5. You can serve hot or cold! When plating the Ahi Tuna slice it into even pieces and serve with a side os soy sauce and a dollop of wasabi.

6. Uncork our Star Gazer Merlot and enjoy!