Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna
A flavorful and healthy dish featuring seared ahi tuna coated in crunchy sesame seeds, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pickled ginger (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Mix the white and black sesame seeds in a shallow dish.
- Press each side of the tuna steaks into the sesame seed mixture until well coated.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the tuna steaks for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer to your preferred doneness.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with soy sauce.
- Slice tuna steaks thinly and serve immediately with wasabi paste and pickled ginger on the side.
Notes
For best flavor, serve the tuna slightly rare in the center; it pairs beautifully with a light salad or steamed vegetables.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/sesame-crusted-ahi-tuna/