Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks with Dipping Sauce

Step 1

Pour sesame seeds on a shallow plate.

Step 2

Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

Use a teaspoon of dijon mustard for each steak to coat on both sides.

Step 4

Press both sides of each tuna steak in sesame seeds, making sure they are coated evenly.

Step 5

Heat a tablespoon of coconut oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.

Step 6

Lay one steak in the pan and fry for 1 minute. Flip the steak and cook for additional 1 minute on the other side. Transfer to a cutting board, then repeat the process with the other steak. They should be cooked just on the outside. Make sure you don't overcook them!

Step 7

Cut the tuna steaks in to 1/4-inch slices.

Step 8

Whisk together all ingredients for the dipping sauce and place in a small bowl.

Step 9

Serve tuna with the dipping sauce.