Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna

Elevate your dinner with this exquisite Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna, a restaurant-quality dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare at home. Featuring fresh sushi-grade tuna steaks enrobed in a crunchy blend of black and white sesame seeds, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. A quick marinade of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic infuses the tuna with savory depth, while a quick sear in olive oil ensures a golden, nutty crust with a tender, rare center. This 15-minute masterpiece is garnished with vibrant green onions and served with lime wedges for a zesty finish, making it an ideal choice for seafood lovers looking for both simplicity and elegance. Perfect for a light yet luxurious dinner for two!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces (6 ounces each) fresh sushi-grade tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pieces green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 4 pieces lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic to create a marinade.

Step 3

Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the tuna steaks. Let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

On a shallow plate, combine the black and white sesame seeds. Mix them evenly.

Step 5

Press each tuna steak firmly into the sesame seed mixture, coating both sides completely and evenly.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 7

Place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side to form a golden crust, being careful not to overcook. The inside of the tuna should remain rare while the outside develops a crisp crust.

Step 8

Remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.

Step 9

Slice the tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick slices.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with lime wedges for a bright, zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(220.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	572.2

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 28.4mg	0%
Sodium 1190.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Protein 26.7g	0%

Vitamin D 113.4IU	0%
Calcium 416.4mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 541.3mg	0%

*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: 70.8%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 11.3%