Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak with Soy-Ginger Glaze
Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak with Soy-Ginger Glaze
Ingredients
For the Tuna
- 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick, sushi-grade if possible
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Soy-Ginger Glaze
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Soy-Ginger Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Tuna: Pat the tuna steaks very dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each steak with kosher salt and black pepper. In a shallow dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds. Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even crust.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Sear the Tuna: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking. Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cook the Tuna: Sear the tuna for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, or longer for more well-done (though tuna is best served rare to medium-rare). The sesame seeds should be golden brown and toasted.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Finish the Glaze: Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board. Pour the prepared soy-ginger glaze into the hot skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve: Slice the tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Arrange on plates, drizzle generously with the warm soy-ginger glaze, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak with Soy-Ginger Glaze
Ingredients
For the Tuna
- 4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each, 1-inch thick, sushi-grade if possible
- 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Soy-Ginger Glaze
- 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Soy-Ginger Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Tuna: Pat the tuna steaks very dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each steak with kosher salt and black pepper. In a shallow dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds. Press each side of the tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even crust.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Sear the Tuna: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works best) over medium-high heat until shimmering and almost smoking. Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks in the hot skillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cook the Tuna: Sear the tuna for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare, or longer for more well-done (though tuna is best served rare to medium-rare). The sesame seeds should be golden brown and toasted.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Finish the Glaze: Remove the tuna from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board. Pour the prepared soy-ginger glaze into the hot skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the glaze slightly thickens. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve: Slice the tuna steaks against the grain into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Arrange on plates, drizzle generously with the warm soy-ginger glaze, and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min