Tasty Tuna
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible "Tasty Tuna" recipe, featuring fresh tuna steaks seared to perfection with a golden sesame crust. Infused with a zesty marinade of soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, these tender fillets deliver a flavorful balance of umami and citrus in each bite. Ready in just 16 minutes from start to finish, this quick and easy tuna recipe is ideal for busy evenings or when you're craving a gourmet meal without the fuss. Garnished with vibrant green onions and perfect served over steamed rice, crisp salads, or with roasted vegetables, this healthy, protein-packed dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Optimize your seafood night with this simple yet stunning recipe that's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6-8 oz each) fresh tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 stalks, finely chopped green onions
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over both sides of the tuna steaks.
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over one side of each steak and gently press to adhere.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add a splash of olive oil.
Place the tuna steaks sesame-side down in the skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes, without moving, to develop a golden crust.
Flip the steaks and sear the other side for another 2-3 minutes, depending on desired doneness (cook longer if you prefer fully cooked instead of rare).
Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 2 minutes.
Slice the steaks against the grain into thick strips. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve immediately with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 2502 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.1 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 99.8 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 22.5 mcg | 112% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2413 mg | 51% | |
*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.
