Best Sesame Tuna Steaks Recipes

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SESAME TUNA STEAKS WITH ASIAN SLAW



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Try to get the best quality tuna you can for these sesame steaks with a crunchy Asian-style slaw. A quick healthy supper, on the table in 20 minutes

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp sesame oil
1 lime , 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges to serve
¼ red cabbage , shredded
½ red chilli , thinly sliced
1 yellow pepper , cut into strips
100g beansprouts (make sure they are the ready-to-eat variety)
30g peanuts , toasted and roughly chopped
2 x 2cm-thick tuna steaks
2 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Mix together the sesame oil and lime juice with some seasoning, then toss with the red cabbage, chilli, yellow pepper, beansprouts and peanuts.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan until searing hot. Season the tuna steaks on both sides and turn them in the sesame seeds to coat. Fry for 3 mins each side until the tuna is browned and a sesame crust has formed, but the fish is still pink in the middle. Leave to rest for a few mins, then serve with the slaw and lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 56 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

SESAME GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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This is a yummy and quick dish. Don't over cook. I like my tuna still pink inside. Left overs are great cold on a green salad!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tuna

Time 11m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs tuna steaks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced finely
1/4 inch fresh ginger, grated
black pepper
chili pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put all marinade ingredients into a zip-lock bag shake and add tuna.
  • Zip and chill for 2 hours.
  • Place steaks on a clean, hot, oiled, grill. And marinade in pot and reduce to half.
  • And turn after 3 minutes and cook for three more minutes. Place on serving dish and pour reduced marinade over steaks.

GRILLED SESAME ORANGE TUNA STEAKS



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This recipe was a collaboration between my son and I. He wanted to enter a contest because he aspires to be a chef someday. Although they look fancy, they're easy to make. -Lorna McFadden, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
5 tablespoons sesame ginger marinade, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute peas in butter and honey until crisp-tender. Add oranges and cashews; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Brush tuna with 2 tablespoons marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Brush tuna with remaining marinade; serve with rice and snap pea mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH BLACK SESAME SEEDS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Cooking spray
Four 5-ounce tuna steaks
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup honey mustard
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds or regular sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Coat a stove-top grill pan, griddle or skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Season tuna steaks all over with salt and black pepper. Brush honey mustard all over both sides of tuna steaks. Press sesame seeds into both sides of tuna steaks. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side, until medium (longer for fully cooked, fork-tender fish).

PAN-SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA STEAKS WITH AVOCADO ORANGE SALSA



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This recipe is from the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook. It is a delicious light recipe that comes together very quickly. Leave the tuna pink in the center for the best flavor. For an alternative preparation omit the sesame seeds and press 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns onto each side of the oiled tuna steaks before cooking.

Provided by KellyMac6

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 4 tuna steaks, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large orange, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 avocado, pitted and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons minced red onions
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 small jalapeno chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
salt
3/4 cup sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (8 oz. each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the salsa:
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt to taste.
  • For the fish:
  • Spread the sesame seeds in a shallow dish.
  • Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then rub thoroughly with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
  • Season the fish with salt and pepper.
  • Press both sides of each steak into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Gently lay the tuna in the pan and cook until the seeds are golden brown 1.5 - 2 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the fish and continue to cook until just golden brown on the second side, 1.5 - 3 minutes depending upon your desired doneness.
  • Serve with the salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 6.3

SESAME TUNA STEAKS



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These sesame-crusted tuna steaks will have your taste buds doing cartwheels for this quick-to-fix recipe for two. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tuna steaks (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of tuna steaks with salt; rub with sesame seeds. In a large skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat until slightly pink in the center, 2-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE



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Make and share this Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rodmitch

Categories     Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (room temperature)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, heat sesame oil.
  • Stir in the green onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients and heat on medium until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the tuna with the pepper, salt, and sesame seeds.
  • Rub into meat to create crust.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large skillet set over medium high.
  • Add the tuna and cook until almost the desired degree of doneness.
  • The tuna will continue to cook slightly after it is removed from the pan.
  • Two or 3 minutes on each side should result in a pink center.
  • Drizzle sauce over the tuna and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.3, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1373.8, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 11, Protein 43.1

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA/SWORDFISH STEAKS



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2-Ahi tuna or swordfish steaks no skin
3 tbsp Lime Juice
Lemongrass & Lemon Seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine the sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a bowl.Coat the tuna steaks in the sesame seed mixture. Heat a heavy bottomed sauté pan over high heat and add 1 tbsp. of sesame oil till very hot. Place each ahi tuna steak in the heated pan using tongs, and sear each side for no more than 30 seconds. Turn down heat to medium setting, dust each steak with a little lemongrass seasoning, add lemon or lime juice cover and cook for 6 minutes turning each steak after 3 minutes. serve with vegetables and rice

SESAME SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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Make and share this Sesame Seared Tuna Steaks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by friedymeister

Categories     Tuna

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.6, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 1097.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 44.8

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA STEAKS WITH BALSAMIC SAUCE



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How to make Sesame Crusted Tuna Steaks With Balsamic Sauce

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Servings 4
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (room temperature)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons roasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
1⁄4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • In a small sauce pan, heat sesame oil.
  • Stir in the green onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients and heat on medium until reduced by half.
  • Sprinkle the tuna with the pepper, salt, and sesame seeds.
  • Rub into meat to create crust.
  • Heat cooking oil in a large skillet set over medium high.
  • Add the tuna and cook until almost the desired degree of doneness.
  • The tuna will continue to cook slightly after it is removed from the pan.
  • Two or 3 minutes on each side should result in a pink center.
  • Drizzle sauce over the tuna and serve immediately.

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