Chimney Tuna Loin

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Tuna: The Other Red Meat

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (56)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(56)

Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 13 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup dark soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup dry wasabi powder
2 pounds tuna loin, cut into 2 pieces
1/2 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons peanut oil

Directions

In a non-reactive bowl combine soy, honey, and wasabi powder. Reserve 1/4 cup for dipping sauce. Roll each piece of tuna in this mixture to coat evenly. Marinate from 1 hour to overnight. Remove the tuna from the marinade and discard the marinade.

On a plate, lay the sesame seeds. Roll the tuna in the seeds to evenly coat.

Fire up the chimney and top with a well-oiled grate. Sear for 15 to 30 seconds per side or to desired temperature. Remove to rack and rest for 3 minutes. Cover with foil or plastic wrap to achieve carry over cooking. Slice thinly and serve with the dipping sauce.

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recipe Chimney Tuna Loin
Bryan Sacramento, CA 12-24-2009
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let the sauce sit
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was fantastic. Make sure to let the sauce sit for a while so the wasabi can develop its flavor.
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dan Diamond Bar, CA 08-25-2009
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multi tasking....
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did the Tuna as described using fresh Sushi tuna and the powdered wasabi and we loved it. I tried the same marinade for... plank grilled Salmon and that was also a 5 star meal. I cooked the salmon until done, nice and flaky. so good I am doing tonight for my Son, daughter in law, second son and his very special girlfriend. I love dipping sauces yet when these are cooked I don't use nearly as much as I normally would.Read more
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maria crystal lake, IL 06-06-2009
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love it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Tried this and love it! I slice the tuna and make seared tuna tacos! sliced some Jicama, lettuce, sour cream, hot sauce and... avocado slices. Family favorite now, reminds us of the caribbean. thanks Alton! Read more
recipe Chimney Tuna Loin
Richie Sun Valley, CA 05-09-2009
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Tasty
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I could not find tuna loin, so I used a regular ahi tuna steak. It came out good, but the sesame seeds totally burnt. I... cut the wasabi because I thought it would be too hot. But I think the 1/4 cup would be just right. I served this with brown rice. Read more
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Monica Montreal, AL 05-01-2009
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AWESOME TUNA!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this with tuna steaks and substituted creamy horseradish for the wasabi since I didn't have any on hand. Tasted... great, the horseradish had the same kick as wasabi. I used my indoor grill and they turned out fantastic and so so fast! Did a little mixed veggie saute on the side, a perfect healthy meal. Thanks AB! Loved the show too, very informative and entertaining!Read more
recipe Chimney Tuna Loin
Tom Waipahu, HI 01-02-2009
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The Best
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This method of making the traditional seared ahi (sorry, tuna) is by far the best I have ever made or had anywhere in the... Pacific. I seared my ahi on my stove top and used wasabi paste instead of powder and it still turned out to be da best ever! I have had the wasabi shoyu mixture, but adding the honey took it to a new level! Mahalo Alton! Read more