Tuna Tataki

Elevate your next meal with the elegant simplicity of Tuna Tataki, a Japanese-inspired dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This recipe features fresh tuna loin, lightly seasoned and seared to perfection for a crisp exterior while maintaining a beautifully rare center. The tuna is coated in nutty white sesame seeds and paired with a vibrant, homemade ponzu sauce infused with soy, mirin, lemon juice, and the zing of fresh ginger. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish combines gourmet flair with quick preparation. Perfect as an appetizer or light main course, serve it thinly sliced and garnished with green onions for a restaurant-quality experience at home. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself, Tuna Tataki is a showstopper that balances freshness, flavor, and texture in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams fresh tuna loin
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons green onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tuna loin dry with paper towels, then season with sea salt and black pepper on all sides.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once the pan is hot, sear the tuna for about 1 minute on each side, just until a slight crust forms. The inside should remain rare. Remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, mirin, and rice vinegar together to make the ponzu sauce.

Step 5

Grate the fresh ginger and finely chop the garlic, adding them to the ponzu sauce along with sesame oil. Stir well.

Step 6

Spread the sesame seeds on a plate. Gently roll the seared tuna in the sesame seeds to coat the outside evenly.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife, slice the tuna thinly, against the grain, making slices about 1cm thick.

Step 8

Arrange the tuna slices on a serving platter. Drizzle a small amount of ponzu sauce over them and garnish with finely chopped green onions.

Step 9

Serve immediately with the remaining ponzu sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	576.5 grams (576.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1022

Total Fat 56.90g	73%
Saturated Fat 10.70g	53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.30g
Cholesterol 152mg	51%
Sodium 3662mg	159%
Total Carbohydrate 19.70g	7%
Dietary Fiber 3.30g	12%
Total Sugars 9.10g
Protein 102.90g	206%

Vitamin D 908IU	4540%
Calcium 247mg	19%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 2515mg	54%

*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: 51.1%

Protein: 41.1%

Carbs: 7.9%