Description
Mediterranean-inspired golden sesame-crusted ahi tuna brings oceanic elegance to dinner tables with minimal effort. Crisp sesame seeds create a delicate, nutty exterior that complements the silky tuna, inviting guests to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) ahi tuna (3–4 sushi grade tuna steaks)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) white sesame seeds
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon coarse sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried oregano, or thyme)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cooking oil
Instructions
- Combine black and white sesame seeds, coarse sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a shallow plate, creating a fragrant and textured coating mixture.
- Pat ahi tuna steaks completely dry using paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence.
- Brush each side of the tuna steaks thoroughly with soy sauce, which will help the sesame seed mixture cling to the fish.
- Press the prepared sesame seed mixture firmly onto all surfaces of the tuna, ensuring an even and complete coverage.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches an intense temperature, indicating it’s ready for searing.
- Add cooking oil to the hot skillet, swirling to create a uniform coating that prevents sticking and promotes even cooking.
- Carefully place the sesame-crusted tuna steaks into the skillet, allowing them to sear for 45-60 seconds on each side until a golden, crispy exterior develops.
- Quickly sear the edges of the tuna steaks to complete the cooking process and maintain a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.
- Remove the tuna from the heat and let it rest momentarily before slicing thinly across the grain.
- Serve the golden sesame-crusted ahi tuna immediately to preserve its vibrant flavor and perfect texture.
Notes
- Experiment with different seed ratios to customize the crunchy exterior and flavor profile.
- Ensure skillet is scorching hot to achieve a perfect golden sear without overcooking the delicate tuna.
- Choose sushi-grade ahi tuna for the best texture and safety when serving rare or medium-rare.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg