Gluten-Free JOC Appetizer: Sesame Crusted Tuna Tataki

Ingredients:

8 ounces sushi-grade tuna loin
2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
1 tablespoon gluten-free sesame oil
2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Cooking oil for searing

Instructions:

In a shallow dish, combine the gluten-free soy sauce, gluten-free sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and optional crushed red pepper flakes. This will be your marinade.

Slice the sushi-grade tuna loin into 1-inch thick pieces.

Dip each tuna slice into the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Allow them to marinate for about 10-15 minutes.

In a separate shallow dish, mix together the white and black sesame seeds.

Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a skillet or frying pan over high heat.

Remove the tuna slices from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and press each side into the sesame seed mixture to coat them evenly.

Sear the sesame-crusted tuna slices in the hot skillet for about 15-30 seconds on each side. You want the outside to be seared but the inside to remain rare. Adjust cooking time to your desired level of doneness.

Remove the sesame crusted tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute.

Slice the seared tuna into thin slices.

Serve your gluten-free Sesame Crusted Tuna Tataki with additional gluten-free soy sauce or ponzu sauce for dipping. Enjoy this flavorful and elegant appetizer!