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Seared Tuna Steak with Sesame Crust

Seared Tuna Steak with Sesame Crust

A quick and flavorful dish featuring fresh tuna steaks coated in sesame seeds, seared to perfection.

  • Total Time: 14

Ingredients

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  • 2 pieces fresh tuna steaks
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for serving)

Instructions

  • Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Spread sesame seeds on a plate. Press the tops and bottoms of the tuna steaks into the seeds.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the tuna steaks in the skillet.
  • Sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side, aiming for a nice golden crust and rare inside.
  • Optional: Drizzle soy sauce and ginger over the tuna during the last minute of cooking.
  • Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing. Serve with lemon juice.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 4

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Protein: 40g