Sesame-Seared Tuna

Sesame-Seared Tuna
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    11 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
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    1.6K

Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite Sesame-Seared Tuna. Delicate, sushi-grade tuna steaks are enveloped in a fragrant sesame crust, then kissed by the flame to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. A symphony of sweet, savory, and umami flavors awaits.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    77 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    44 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    1046 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and honey. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Create the Dipping Sauce: Pour half of the marinade into a separate small bowl, then whisk in the rice wine vinegar. Set aside. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Sesame Crust: Spread the sesame seeds evenly on a plate. Generously coat each tuna steak with the remaining marinade, ensuring all sides are covered. Gently press the marinated tuna steaks into the sesame seeds, creating a uniform crust on all sides. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Sear the Tuna: Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering and almost smoking. Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for approximately 30 seconds on each side for rare, or slightly longer depending on your preferred level of doneness. The key is a quick sear to maintain a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Serve Immediately: Remove the seared tuna steaks from the skillet and let rest for a minute or two. Slice each steak against the grain and arrange artfully on plates. Serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce and a small dollop of wasabi paste. (2 minutes)

Use high-quality, sushi-grade tuna for the best and safest experience. The steaks should be firm and bright red.
Do not overcook the tuna! The goal is to achieve a rare to medium-rare center. Overcooked tuna will be dry and tough.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sesame seed mixture.
Serve with a side of steamed rice and a vibrant seaweed salad for a complete and balanced meal.

Destinee Wiza

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 541 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Malcolm Sporer

    The tuna was so flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.

  • Ebony Boyle

    The dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the sesame-crusted tuna. I wouldn't change a thing!

  • Angelina Spinka

    This recipe is so easy and quick! I made it on a weeknight and it was a huge hit with my family.

  • Keith Brekke

    I added a little ginger to the marinade and it tasted great!

  • Mario Mitchell

    I was a bit hesitant to try searing tuna, but this recipe made it foolproof. Thank you!

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