Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula

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4.8

45 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    290 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Lunch, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula

Sushi grade tuna steak encrusted with sesame seeds and balsamic soy ginger vinaigrette, all I can say is yum! This is an easy main course salad or appetizer.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 20 ounces sushi grade tuna
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced scallion
  • 1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 5 cups baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or Gluten-free Tamari
  • 1 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Instructions

  1. Rub the tuna steaks with 1 teaspoon of oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the sesame seeds on a medium plate. Dip entire surface of the steak into sesame seeds, pressing to adhere.
  3. Heat a skillet on high heat. When very hot, place the tuna steaks on the hot skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Set aside on a plate.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare salad and soy vinaigrette.
  5. Slice tuna steaks into 16 slices and place on top of arugula.
  6. Drizzle vinaigrette over the top.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4slices tuna, 1 cup salad Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16.5g (6%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 15.5mg (5%) Sodium 626mg (26%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4slices tuna, 1 cup salad
Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16.5g 6%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 15.5mg 5%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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