Sesame Seared Tuna with Chilli and Soy Dressing
Elevate your dinner table with the vibrant flavors of Sesame Seared Tuna with Chilli and Soy Dressing, a sophisticated yet quick recipe perfect for seafood lovers. Fresh tuna steaks are encrusted in a crisp, golden crust of white and black sesame seeds, then seared to perfection to maintain their tender, rare centers. The dish is finished with a zesty, umami-packed dressing made from soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and fresh red chilli, adding a harmonious balance of heat and tang. With just 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking time, this elegant dish is as easy as it is impressive. Serve it with a sprinkle of fresh coriander and sliced spring onion for a stunning plate that delivers bold, restaurant-quality flavors at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (approx. 150g each) Fresh tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons White sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 finely chopped Red chilli
- 1 clove, minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh coriander leaves
- 1 thinly sliced Spring onion
Instructions
Place the white and black sesame seeds on a large plate and mix them together with the salt and black pepper.
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel, then press them firmly into the sesame seed mixture to coat both sides evenly.
Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side, ensuring that the sesame seeds are golden but the inside remains rare or cooked to your preferred doneness.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing thinly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red chilli, garlic, and chopped coriander to make the dressing.
Arrange the sliced tuna on plates and drizzle the dressing over the top.
Garnish with additional coriander leaves and sliced spring onion before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 114 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 3036 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.7 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.0 mcg | 85% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
