Gluten-Free Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust
Elevate your meal game with this elegant and flavor-packed Gluten-Free Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust. This recipe features tender, fresh tuna steaks marinated in a zesty blend of gluten-free tamari, grated ginger, garlic, and lime juice, then delicately coated in a striking mix of black and white sesame seeds. Perfectly seared in avocado oil for a crispy outer crust and a melt-in-your-mouth center, this dish is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve it over a bed of greens or pair it with your favorite gluten-free sides for a stunningly simple yet sophisticated meal. Packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors and naturally gluten-free ingredients, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or a special occasion feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a shallow dish, combine the gluten-free tamari sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Place the tuna steaks in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Allow them to marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the black and white sesame seeds together.
Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and press both sides into the sesame seed mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks into the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if desired.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for a minute before slicing.
Serve the seared tuna over a bed of greens or alongside your favorite gluten-free side dish, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.7 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 3182 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.6 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 90.3 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.3 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 403 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2049 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
