Description
Create a restaurant-quality Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna right in your own kitchen. This recipe offers an elegant, protein-rich centerpiece for any special meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ahi Tuna steak (about 1 inch thick)
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix the white and black sesame seeds together.
- Pat the tuna steak completely dry with paper towels. This helps the crust adhere.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic to make the marinade.
- Briefly dip each side of the tuna steak into the marinade, coating lightly. Do not soak.
- Immediately press both sides of the tuna firmly into the sesame seed mixture until fully coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering hot.
- Carefully place the crusted tuna in the hot skillet. Sear for 60 to 90 seconds per side for rare/medium-rare. Adjust time for your desired doneness.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- For the best texture, use sushi-grade ahi tuna.
- Adjust the searing time based on the thickness of your tuna steak.
- Serve this tuna immediately with a light soy-ginger dipping sauce or a side of steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg