Mrs. Wendy Salas
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Sesame-Seared Tuna Steaks
This Sesame-Seared Tuna recipe features perfectly seared tuna steaks coated in a crunchy sesame seed crust, served with a flavorful dipping sauce. It's a quick and elegant dish that's perfect for seafood lovers.
Details
- Cuisine:japanese
- Diet:pescatarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:9
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time16 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup
- 4 (6 ounce) pieces
- 1 tablespoon
- to taste
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sesame-Seared Tuna Steaks.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your dish.
Step 2
In a small bowl, blend the soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and honey until they harmonize beautifully.
Step 3
Transfer half of this mixture to another bowl and mix in the rice wine vinegar, setting it aside as a delightful dipping sauce.
Step 4
On a plate, spread out the sesame seeds.
Step 5
Take your tuna steaks and generously coat them with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press each steak firmly into the sesame seeds, ensuring a thorough coating.
Step 6
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until it shimmers with intensity.
Step 7
Gently place the tuna steaks in the pan, searing them for about 30 seconds on each side, achieving a perfect brown crust while keeping the center beautifully rare.
Step 8
Present the seared tuna steaks alongside the dipping sauce and a dollop of wasabi paste for an extra kick.
Step 9
Enjoy this culinary adventure that brings the flavors of the sea right to your table!.