Seared Ahi Tuna with Black Garlic Sesame Ponzu Dressing

Serves 4 | Prep 15 minutes | Cook 3 minutes

Sesame-crusted ahi tuna finished with a bright, savory black garlic ponzu-style dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sashimi-grade ahi tuna

  • 2 tbsp white and black sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced

  • 2 green onions, sliced

For the black garlic ponzu dressing:

  • 3 tbsp MOB Black Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

  • ½ tsp honey

Instructions

  1. Whisk all dressing ingredients together and set aside.

  2. Pat tuna dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  3. Press sesame seeds onto the outside of the tuna.

  4. Heat neutral cooking oil in a skillet over high heat.

  5. Sear tuna for approximately 45–60 seconds per side for a rare center, adjusting for thickness and preference.

  6. Rest briefly, then slice into thin pieces.

  7. Arrange tuna over sliced cucumber and radishes.

  8. Spoon black garlic ponzu dressing over the tuna.

  9. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Chef's Tip: For a fully cooked version, cook tuna to 145°F. Rare tuna carries additional food-safety risk; use fish intended for raw preparation when serving it rare.