How to Make Sesame-Seared Tuna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Imagine the perfect dish that you can whip up in no time, bursting with flavor and packed with healthy ingredients. Look no further than Sesame-Seared Tuna. This Asian-inspired dish is not only delicious, but also incredibly simple to make. It's the perfect recipe for busy weeknights when you want something fast and tasty on the table.

The star of this dish is, of course, the tuna. Tuna is known for its meaty texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor, making it the perfect canvas for bo...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • wasabi paste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 steaks

  • Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and honey in a small bowl. Pour half into a separate small bowl, stir in rice wine vinegar, and set it aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat tuna steaks with remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan; sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with dipping sauce and wasabi paste.
  • Nutrition

    422 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1046mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 207mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 879mg