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Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna

Craving a five-star meal without the fuss? This Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna is your answer. In just 20 minutes, you can create a stunning dish that balances a warm, nutty, crunchy crust with a cool, tender, ruby-red center. It's a simple, elegant, and incredibly satisfying meal that
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 570
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup white sesame seeds / 30g (1.06 oz)
  • ¼ cup black sesame seeds / 30g (1.06 oz)
  • 4 (6-ounce) Ahi tuna steaks / 4 (170g / 6 oz) sushi-grade steaks, about 1-inch thick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
  • 2 cups green beans / 225g (7.9 oz), trimmed
  • Ensure your tuna steaks are completely dry before seasoning. This helps the sesame seeds adhere much better for a perfect crust.
  • Get your pan screaming hot before adding the tuna. A high temperature is crucial for creating a beautiful sear on the outside while keeping the inside rare and tender.
  • Use a very sharp knife to slice the rested tuna. A dull knife will tear the delicate fish and ruin the presentation.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add a splash of soy sauce, a squeeze of lime juice, or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the green beans in the last minute of cooking.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. On a shallow plate or dish, combine the white and black sesame seeds.
  3. Pat the Ahi tuna steaks completely dry with a paper towel, then season generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Press each side of the seasoned tuna steaks firmly into the sesame seed mixture, ensuring a thick, even coating.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until it just begins to smoke. Carefully place the crusted tuna steaks in the pan.
  6. Sear for 60-90 seconds per side for a rare center. The cooked portion on the sides should only be about ¼-inch thick. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Remove the tuna from the skillet and set it on a cutting board to rest.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium, add the coconut oil to the same skillet, and add the green beans.
  9. Sauté the green beans for 4-5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  10. While the beans cook, use a very sharp knife to slice the tuna against the grain into ½-inch thick pieces.
  11. Serve immediately with the hot green beans.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 55gFat: 35g

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