Seared Tuna with Sesame Seeds
Sesame-crusted tuna seared briefly for a browned exterior and rare center, served with a bright soy, lime, ginger, and sesame sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry and set them on a clean cutting board.
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Step 2
Stir the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic together to make the serving sauce.
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Step 3
Combine the sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Press every broad side and edge of each tuna steak into the mixture to form an even coating.
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Step 4
Heat the skillet over high heat. Add the neutral cooking oil and swirl to coat the base.
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Step 5
Sear the tuna for 45 to 60 seconds on each broad side, then briefly sear the edges until the sesame coating is golden while the center remains rare.
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Step 6
Rest the tuna for 3 minutes, then cut it across the grain into slices. Serve immediately with the prepared sauce.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: high
Buy tuna from a reputable supplier and confirm that it is appropriate for raw or undercooked service. People who are pregnant, immunocompromised, elderly, or very young should avoid undercooked fish; cook their portions to an internal temperature of 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 1 day.
Risk factors
- The canonical preparation leaves the center rare.
- Raw tuna can carry parasites or harmful bacteria.
- Cross-contamination can occur during preparation.