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Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Main Course featuring tuna with pan seared preparation and spicy flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust is Bulleit Bourbon Standard. Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Brush tuna lightly with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  2. Coat the outside with sesame seeds and season lightly with pepper.
  3. Heat neutral oil in a very hot skillet.
  4. Sear tuna for about 30 to 45 seconds per side, leaving the center rare.
  5. Slice and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 90%
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Jefferson’s Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 45.10% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Jefferson’s Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Vanilla, Caramel, Oak Almond, Dried Fruit, Spice
Pairing Score 90%
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Maker’s Mark 46

Barrel Finished Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Maker’s Mark 46 works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Vanilla, Toasted Oak, Caramel Baking Spice, Cocoa, Dried Fruit
Pairing Score 90%
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Michter’s US*1 Bourbon

Small Batch Bourbon 45.70% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Michter’s US*1 Bourbon works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Caramel, Vanilla, Stone Fruit Toffee, Spice, Oak
Pairing Score 90%
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Old Forester Statesman

Bourbon 47.50% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Old Forester Statesman works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Cherry, Apple, Oak Caramel, Baking Spice, Vanilla
Pairing Score 90%
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Woodford Reserve Standard

Bourbon 45.20% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Woodford Reserve Standard works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Dried Fruit, Cocoa, Spice Mint, Orange, Toasted Oak
Pairing Score 90%
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Angel’s Envy Rye

Barrel Finished Rye 50.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Angel’s Envy Rye works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Caramel, Oak, Spice Molasses, Tropical Fruit, Vanilla
Pairing Score 89%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 89%
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Four Roses Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Four Roses Single Barrel works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Stone Fruit, Vanilla, Spice Floral, Cocoa, Pear
Pairing Score 89%
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Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Four Roses Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 89%
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Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Jefferson’s Ocean works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 89%
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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Seared Ahi Tuna with Sesame Crust

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this tuna dish because it shares key flavor cues with the pan seared preparation. It has lighter balance avoids overpowering seafood.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 89%