Honey Glazed Sesame Tuna
Experience the perfect blend of sweet and savory with this Honey Glazed Sesame Tuna recipe, a quick and elegant dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender tuna steaks are crusted with black and white sesame seeds, pan-seared to perfection, and coated in a luscious honey-soy glaze infused with garlic, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame oil. This 20-minute recipe combines bold flavors with a satisfyingly crisp sesame crust, creating a beautiful contrast of textures. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and vegetables, making it a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal you can easily recreate at home. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, this recipe is bound to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 1 teaspoon (minced) fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stalk (sliced, for garnish) green onions
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the glaze by whisking together the honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of the tuna steaks with a pinch of salt (optional) for seasoning. Set the steaks aside.
On a flat plate, mix the black and white sesame seeds. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds to coat them evenly.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable oil. Allow the oil to get hot but not smoking.
Place the sesame-coated tuna steaks in the skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare tuna. Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred doneness.
Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and set them aside to rest on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and pour in the prepared honey glaze mixture. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze thickens slightly.
Return the tuna steaks to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them to coat each side. Cook for another 30 seconds per side to heat through and fully coat.
Transfer the glazed tuna steaks to serving plates. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds if desired.
Serve immediately with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.4 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 95.1 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.0 mcg | 55% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1548 mg | 33% | |
*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.
