Grilled Tuna Steaks With Asian Sesame Crust
The Fresh Seafood Sensation – Sesame-Crusted Tuna
This recipe pairs the natural richness of premium tuna with a zesty, umami-heavy marinade that doubles as a glossy finishing sauce.
Achieving a restaurant-quality sear on delicate seafood requires the consistent heat of The Whatever Pan. By quickly grilling the sesame-coated steaks on the griddle surface, you create a toasted, nutty exterior while keeping the center perfectly tender. The transition from searing the fish to simmering the marinade into a thickened glaze is seamless, ensuring every element of the dish is hot and flavorful. Finally, use your Chopaholic Oriental Knives to achieve clean, professional slices that show off the beautiful contrast of the seared crust and succulent interior.
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Serves
2
Course
Main
Prepare
25 mins
Cooks
15 mins
2 Tuna steaks
½ cup Sesame seeds
The Marinade: ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup chopped scallions, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp ginger
The Sauce Thickener: ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
1 Marinate: In a ziplock bag, combine the soy sauce, scallions, lemon juice, sesame oil, and ginger. Add the tuna steaks, coat thoroughly, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2 Coat: Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow plate. Remove the steaks from the marinade (reserve the liquid), brush off any excess ginger or scallions, and press all sides into the seeds until fully encrusted.
3 Grill: Heat your Whatever Pan over high heat and apply a light coating of oil. Grill the tuna for 3 minutes per side for a perfect medium-rare sear.
4 Rest: Remove the tuna from the pan and set aside to rest briefly.
5 Glaze: Pour the remaining marinade into the Whatever Pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thick and glossy.
6 Slice & Serve: Using your Chopaholic Oriental Knife, slice the tuna into thick strips. Drizzle with the warm glaze and serve immediately. Enjoy!
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Energy | 410 kcal |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Carbohydrates | 12g |
| Sugars | 4g |
| Protein | 48g |
Nutritional information is an estimate per serving.