How To make Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Wasabi Beurre Blanc

1 Piece sushi grade tuna loin (about 1 pound

cleaned)
2 Tablespoons black sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons chopped shallots
1 Sprig fresh thyme
1/2 Tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 Cup white wine
1/4 Cup heavy cream
1 Stick butter (cut into small pieces :

at room
temperature) 1 Tablespoon wasabi paste -- diluted with 1/2
tablespoon rice vinegar
Season tuna with salt and pepper on each side. Combine black and white sesame seeds and roll tuna in mixture. Set aside. In a saucepan simmer shallots, thyme, pepper, bay leaf and white wine. Reduce slowly until dry. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in butter, one piece at a time. Season with salt and pepper, strain, and keep beurre blanc warm. In a large skillet sear tuna, lightly brushed with olive oil, for 2 minutes on each side. Slice into 12 medallions. Serve immediately on serving plates. Drizzle with beurre blanc and wasabi mixed with the rice vinegar.