Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey and sesame oil.
2. Place sesame seeds in a shallow dish and spread them out. Dip the tuna steaks in the soy sauce mixture to coat. Then press the steaks into the sesame seeds.
3. In a large skillet add in olive oil and place over high heat. Once oil is hot place the steaks in the pan. Sear on each side for about 30 seconds. Remove and cool for about 5 minutes, then slice about 1/4 inch thick.

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Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 tuna steaks, about 8oz. each
1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons dried lemongrass
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lime, juiced
sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:
1. In a medium mixing bowl combine chili pepper, ginger, lemongrass, vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix well.
2. Place tuna steaks in the bowl and marinade for 10-15 minutes.
3. Place the remaining mixture in a saucepan and put over medium heat.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and place tuna steaks in hot oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or cooked to desired doneness.
5. Once mixture in saucepan is reduced pour over tuna steaks and serve with white rice or rice noodles.

Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:
4 fresh tuna steaks
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
5 cups fish stock
1 large white onion, chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 cups arborio

Directions:
1. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper, and half of the chopped rosemary in a small glass baking dish. Add tuna and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat charcoal grill.
3. Heat fish stock in a medium saucepan over low heat.
4. In a large saucepan  heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the onion, about 8 minutes. Add remaining chopped rosemary and arborio. Stir for 1 minute.
5. Add in the wine and stir for 2 minutes. Then add 3/4 cup of the fish stock. Adjust heat to simmer. Continue to add in stock 3/4 cup at a time. Stir constantly.
6. Cook risotto for a full 20 minutes or until tender.
7. Grill fresh tuna steaks over medium-high heat, 4 minutes per side. Transfer steaks to work surface and cut into cubes.
8. Serve on top of risotto.