Wasabi Sesame Tuna
Elevate your seafood game with this stunning Wasabi Sesame Tuna recipe, perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner. Fresh tuna steaks are encrusted in a nutty blend of black and white sesame seeds, creating a beautifully crisp exterior that contrasts perfectly with the tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. A zesty glaze of soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, and rice vinegar adds a bold, balanced flavor, marrying savory, spicy, and slightly sweet notes in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, each steak is seared to perfection in a hot skillet, ensuring a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Garnished with thinly sliced scallions, this dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Serve it over rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a wholesome, unforgettable meal. Perfectly suited for seafood lovers and anyone looking for a healthy, gourmet experience at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) fresh tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stalk scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Combine the white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the seed mixture to create an even crust.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear for about 1 minute on each side for rare, or 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces if desired.
Drizzle the wasabi glaze over the tuna slices and garnish with the thinly sliced scallions.
Serve immediately as a main course or with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.6 mcg | 48% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1093 mg | 23% | |
*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.
