Rare Sesame Seared Tuna

Elevate your dinner menu with the bold flavors and striking presentation of Rare Sesame Seared Tuna. This quick and easy gourmet recipe features tender, sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks encrusted with a beautiful blend of white and black sesame seeds. Marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic, then lightly seared to perfection, the tuna’s crust is golden and nutty while the center remains rare, tender, and refreshingly cool. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a sophisticated meal at home, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes. Serve it as an elegant entrée with a drizzle of soy sauce or a zesty lemon squeeze, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your kitchen. Ideal for seafood lovers, this recipe is gluten-free and protein-packed, making it both nutritious and indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Ahi tuna steaks
• 3 tablespoons White sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
• 1 minced Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional sriracha to create a marinade.

Step 2

Place the ahi tuna steaks in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through.

Step 3

While the tuna marinates, mix the white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish or plate.

Step 4

Remove the tuna from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off, and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 5

Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seed mixture, coating all sides evenly.

Step 6

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 7

Carefully place the tuna steaks into the hot pan and sear for 1 to 1.5 minutes on each side, or until the sesame seeds are golden brown. For rare tuna, the center should remain cool and red.

Step 8

Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute before slicing.

Step 9

Slice the tuna steaks into thin strips and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional soy sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	374.1 grams (374.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	873

Total Fat 57.00g	73%
Saturated Fat 9.20g	46%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 1950mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 23.40g	9%
Dietary Fiber 6.60g	24%
Total Sugars 7.00g
Protein 68.80g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 571mg	44%
Iron 11mg	59%
Potassium 1171mg	25%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 31.2%

Carbs: 10.6%