Orange Sesame Oregon Albacore with Hoisin

Executive Chef Eric Jenkins and Sous Chef Jennifer Chapman at the Seafood School at the Duncan Law Seafood Consumer Center

2 tbsp. sesame oil
juice of 1 orange
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 ea. 6-8 oz. Albacore tuna fillets
1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Mix together all of the ingredients except the tuna and hoisin sauce. Add the tuna and marinate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours. Drain the tuna, reserving the marinade.
Grill the tuna over medium heat, basting with marinade, for 2-3 minutes. Flip the fillets, and continue cooking 2-3 minutes more, basting with hoisin sauce. Tuna should be slightly flaky when done, but not dry.
serves 2
*Chill the cooked tuna and break it up into small pieces as a tasty addition to a salad.