Sesame Seed Crusted Tuna
This Sesame Seed Crusted Tuna is rich with savory flavors and has a crispy pan-seared sesame seed crust. With so many ways to serve, this simple recipe is perfect for special occasions or casual weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. fresh tuna, sushi grade *see notes
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seed oil
- 3 Tbsp. white sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
- 2 tsp. olive oil
Optional Garnishes
- scallions, finely sliced
- ponzu sauce
- lime
Optional Sides
- green salad
- white rice
- cold or warm noodles
Instructions
- Cover 2 small trays or plates with plastic wrap and pat the tuna dry with paper towels.
- Place the tuna on one tray and brush both sides with the soy sauce. Repeat this step with the sesame seed oil. Using the plastic wrap on your tray, wrap the tuna tightly and place in the fridge for 10 minutes to marinate.
- Combine the black and white sesame seeds in the other prepared tray, making sure it evenly coats the bottom.
- Remove the tuna from the fridge and place on top of the sesame seeds. You can scoop the seeds over and wrap the seeds around the tuna using the plastic wrap to cover all sides except one short edge. This will help you determine how cooked the tuna is on each side.
- In a medium pan, heat your oil on medium high. Place the tuna into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sesame crust is lightly browned. You can check the doneness of each side by looking at the side of your tuna that isn’t covered in seeds. It should be about ⅛ - ¼ inch cooked on all sides. With tongs, gently flip the tuna and repeat on the other side as well as the edges.
- Place the tuna on a cutting board and slice against the grain into strips.
- Serve and garnish with scallions and ponzu. Eat as is or serve with your favorite side. We recommend a salad, rice, or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- Weigh your final cooked tuna and divide by 4 for the most accurate grams and oz. per serving.
- Sushi grade tuna is best for this recipe. Sometimes you can find sushi grade tuna, but it’s been frozen. To defrost, leave in your fridge overnight. Do not defrost in the microwave.
- Chilling the tuna slightly after cooking will help it cut more beautifully and easily.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 2g
