Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust
Elevate your seafood dining experience with this exquisite Seared Tuna with Sesame Crust—a recipe that's equal parts elegant and easy to prepare. Featuring fresh, tender tuna steaks enrobed in a crunchy blend of black and white sesame seeds, this dish delivers a stunning contrast of textures and flavors. Searing the tuna to perfection creates a delightfully crisp exterior while preserving its buttery, medium-rare center. Enhanced by a zesty soy-ginger-wasabi drizzle, this Asian-inspired meal is bursting with layers of bold, aromatic goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect as a sophisticated appetizer or a protein-packed centerpiece for your next dinner party. Pair it with vibrant greens or jasmine rice for a truly unforgettable dish. Keywords: seared tuna recipe, sesame crusted tuna, seafood dinner idea, Asian-inspired tuna, quick seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fresh tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, wasabi paste, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
Season the tuna steaks with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
Spread the black and white sesame seeds on a flat plate. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds to coat evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
When the oil is shimmering, add the tuna steaks to the skillet. Sear each side for 1-2 minutes, depending on the desired doneness. The outside should be crisp, and the inside raw to medium-rare.
Remove tuna from the skillet and allow them to rest for a minute.
Slice the tuna steaks into 1/4-inch thick slices, using a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts.
Drizzle the tuna slices with the soy-ginger mixture for added flavor.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or alongside fresh greens for a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.8 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 3437 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 197.9 g | 396% | |
| Vitamin D | 45.4 mcg | 227% | |
| Calcium | 615 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4439 mg | 94% | |
*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.
