Paleo Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust
Elevate your dinner table with this Paleo Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust, a dish that combines simplicity, elegance, and bold flavors for a truly memorable meal. Featuring fresh tuna steaks enrobed in a golden crust of black and white sesame seeds, this recipe delivers a delightful crunch paired with the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of perfectly seared tuna. A vibrant lime-coconut aminos dipping sauce infused with fresh ginger and garlic adds a zesty tang that beautifully complements the rich flavors of the fish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this paleo-friendly recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dinner party appetizer. Garnished with sliced green onions, this dish not only tastes amazing but looks stunning on the plate. Healthy, gluten-free, and flavor-packed, this sesame-crusted tuna recipe will be your new favorite way to enjoy seafood!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 stalk green onions
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the tuna steaks with paper towels. Season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Combine white and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds to create an even crust.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks into the skillet. Sear each side for about 1-2 minutes, or until the sesame seeds are golden brown. Be careful not to overcook the tuna; it should be pink in the center.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board.
Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic clove. In a small bowl, mix the juice of one lime, coconut aminos, ginger, and garlic to create a dipping sauce.
Slice the green onions thinly to use as a garnish.
Slice the seared tuna into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Arrange on a serving plate and drizzle with the prepared lime dipping sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
876 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1811 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 87.4 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1422 mg | 30% | |
*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.
