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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01 Step
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5 mins
Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and honey. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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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)
03 Step
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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)
04 Step
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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)
05 Step
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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.
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Malcolm Sporer
Feb 25, 2024The tuna was so flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Ebony Boyle
Nov 1, 2023The dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the sesame-crusted tuna. I wouldn't change a thing!
Angelina Spinka
Feb 14, 2023This recipe is so easy and quick! I made it on a weeknight and it was a huge hit with my family.
Keith Brekke
Jan 7, 2023I added a little ginger to the marinade and it tasted great!
Mario Mitchell
Jan 31, 2022I was a bit hesitant to try searing tuna, but this recipe made it foolproof. Thank you!