Sesame-Crusted Seared Tuna Steak with Greens
This sesame-crusted seared tuna steak recipe is quick, healthy, and packed with flavor. Tuna steaks are marinated in a soy-ginger mix, coated in sesame seeds, and seared to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender inside. Served over fresh greens, it’s a light and satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Tuna Steaks:
- 4 tuna steaks about 6 oz each, 1 inch thick
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds mix of white and black if available
- 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Greens:
- Mixed salad greens e.g., arugula, spinach, baby lettuce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Tuna: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Place tuna steaks in the marinade and coat well. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
- Prep the Salad: Toss salad greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Coat with Sesame Seeds: Remove tuna from the marinade. Pat dry slightly. Press sesame seeds onto both sides of each steak.
- Sear the Tuna: Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
- Sear tuna steaks for about 1–2 minutes per side (outside should be golden, inside still pink).
- Serve: Slice tuna and plate over the salad greens. Drizzle with any remaining marinade (boil it first if using).