Seared Sesame Tuna

6 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces yellowfin tuna steaks (2 steaks)
  • 2 tablespoons asian toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 sprigs cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Rub tuna steaks with sesame oil and soy sauce, cover, and return them to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Pour sesame seeds onto a plate and pat tuna steaks onto seeds to coat evenly.
  3. 3
    Heat an iron skillet (or other heavy-bottomed pan) to medium high, add the salt, and place sesame crusted tuna steaks on top of salt.
  4. 4
    Cook tuna steaks for 2 minutes per side, being careful not to burn the sesame seeds.
  5. 5
    Serve immediaely, garnished with cilantro sprigs, and serve with sauteed snow peas or asparagus.

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