Ingredients:
2 (6 ounce) fresh yellowfin tuna steaks
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
3 ounces toasted sesame seeds ( more if you prefer)
3/4 cup peanut oil
1 ounce sesame oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 ounce freshly grated gingerroot
1 cup diced roma tomatoes
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red peppers
1/2 cup diced red onions
1 teaspoon salt ( to taste)
1 teaspoon pepper ( to taste)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon mild cider vinegar ( or to taste)
2 largelimes, juice
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a plastic bag.
Marinate tuna steaks for at least 4 hours in the fridge.
While tuna is marinating, mix all ingredients up for the relish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Toss again before serving.
Generously pepper both sides of tuna steaks.
Pre-heat broiler and broil steaks for 5-6 minutes per side, use your judgment, you do not want to overcook – broilers vary!
Dredge cooked steaks in toasted sesame seeds and top with relish.
Enjoy.
Servings: 2
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 40 min.