Wasabi Sesame Tuna
Elevate your seafood game with this stunning Wasabi Sesame Tuna recipe, perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner. Fresh tuna steaks are encrusted in a nutty blend of black and white sesame seeds, creating a beautifully crisp exterior that contrasts perfectly with the tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. A zesty glaze of soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, and rice vinegar adds a bold, balanced flavor, marrying savory, spicy, and slightly sweet notes in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, each steak is seared to perfection in a hot skillet, ensuring a restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Garnished with thinly sliced scallions, this dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Serve it over rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a wholesome, unforgettable meal. Perfectly suited for seafood lovers and anyone looking for a healthy, gourmet experience at home.
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces (6 oz each) fresh tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 stalk scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Combine the white sesame seeds and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Press each side of the tuna steaks into the seed mixture to create an even crust.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, wasabi paste, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Step 4
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Step 5
Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the tuna steaks in the skillet. Sear for about 1 minute on each side for rare, or 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 6
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let rest for a couple of minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces if desired.
Step 7
Drizzle the wasabi glaze over the tuna slices and garnish with the thinly sliced scallions.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a main course or with a side of steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (490.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1085.9 |
| Total Fat 70.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 129.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2654.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.1g | |
| Protein 92.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 772.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 584.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2090.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories