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Seared tuna steak sliced and topped with sesame seeds, served with mixed greens and soy glaze.

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Tuna Steaks 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Marinate the Tuna: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and coat well. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Prep the Salad: Toss salad greens with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Coat with Sesame Seeds: Remove tuna from the marinade. Pat dry slightly. Press sesame seeds onto both sides of each steak.
  5. Sear the Tuna: Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat.
  6. Sear tuna steaks for about 1–2 minutes per side (outside should be golden, inside still pink).
  7. Serve: Slice tuna and plate over the salad greens. Drizzle with any remaining marinade (boil it first if using).