Sesame seared tuna is a quick and elegant dish! I love to serve it with a side of rice and steamed veggies for a balanced meal that feels special.
Directions
Directions
1
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey, and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
2
Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
3
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.
Sesame Seared Tuna | WellCooked — Made to Be Shared
Sesame Seared Tuna
Fish Mar 30, 2020
Serves4 People
Prepare Time10 min
Cooking Time10 min
Calories422
DifficultyEasy
Sesame seared tuna is a quick and elegant dish! I love to serve it with a side of rice and steamed veggies for a balanced meal that feels special.
Ingredients
☐1/4 cup soy sauce
☐1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
☐1 tablespoon honey
☐2 tablespoons sesame oil
☐1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
☐4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
☐1/2 cup sesame seeds
☐wasabi paste
☐1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey, and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.
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