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Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna
Seared Sesame Crusted Tuna · ready in 14 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients
Tender ahi tuna quickly seared to keep the center silky and rare, coated in a nutty sesame crust that turns crisp and golden in a hot pan.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 14 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 290
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 30 gBlack sesame seed
- 30 gSesame seeds
- 600 gAhi tuna steaks
- 40 gCanola oil
- 5 gSalt
- 2 gBlack pepper
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, nonstick skillet, shallow dish, tongs, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and setup
Gather black sesame seeds, sesame seeds, ahi tuna steaks, and canola oil, and set out a shallow dish, nonstick skillet, tongs, and cutting board. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly blended seeds
- Mix sesame crust
Combine the black sesame seeds and white sesame seeds in the shallow dish and stir until evenly mixed. · 2 min
What to look for: seeds evenly blended
- Season and coat tuna
Season the ahi tuna steaks on all sides with salt and black pepper, then press each steak into the sesame seed mixture to coat evenly. · 3 min
What to look for: tuna fully coated with seeds
- Sear first side
Heat the canola oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame-crusted tuna, and sear without crowding until the seeds turn golden on the bottom. · 1 min
When it is done: tuna edges lightly opaque while center remains red
- Sear second side
Carefully turn the tuna steaks and sear the second side briefly to keep the center rare. · 1 min
When it is done: center is warm but rare, about 49–52°C internal if checked
- Slice and serve
Transfer the tuna to a cutting board, slice into thick pieces, and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: clean slices with red centers
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: fish, sesame
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Black sesame seed
- white sesame seeds: Will reduce color contrast but retain flavor.
Sesame seeds
- mixed sesame blend: Use equal parts black and white if available.
Ahi tuna steaks
- yellowfin tuna loin: Must be sushi grade for rare center.
- salmon fillet: Cook slightly longer to avoid raw center.
Canola oil
- grapeseed oil: High smoke point and neutral.
- avocado oil: Excellent for high heat searing.
