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Sesame Crusted Tuna Recipe
This Sesame Crusted Tuna features fresh tuna steaks coated with a mix of yellow and black sesame seeds, then seared in vegetable oil for a flavorful crust while keeping the interior tender. It’s served alongside a wasabi whipped cream, which blends spicy wasabi powder into whipped heavy cream, offering a creamy, mildly spicy contrast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
For tuna:
- 2 ounce tuna steaks , or tuna cut into chunks for skewers
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds yellow
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Wasabi Whipped Cream:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon wasabi powder
- sea salt dash, fine
- scallion for garnish
Instructions
For the Tuna:
- Combine the yellow and black sesame seeds in a shallow plate, dredge and press both sides of the tuna steaks (or kabobs) into the seeds. They should stick naturally.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the tuna, searing on both sides for approximately 2-4 minutes. This greatly depends on the thickness of your tuna and desired degree of doneness. Use an instant digital thermometer for best results. Rare is 110-155°F, medium-rare is 120-130°F, 135°F is medium, 140°F is medium well and we do not recommend going to well done which is 145°F.
- Remove the tuna from the skillet and allow to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving.
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Wasabi Cream Sauce:
- IN a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer with whip attachments or in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream until it is stiff and bodied, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the wasabi powder and salt, continuing to whip until combined. Do not over mix. Chill until ready to use.
- Plate with tuna and a hefty dollop of wasabi cream sauce on top or the on the side for dipping.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
24mg
(1%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
875IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 875IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.