Panko Crusted Tuna Steak
Panko Crusted Tuna Steak is made with a fresh tuna loin coated in flour, egg, and crispy panko breadcrumbs, then quickly fried until golden on the outside and rare in the center. Slice and serve with an easy dipping sauce as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh tuna loin, blackfin, yellowfin, or ahi
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Salt and black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
- sliced green onions for garnish
Lemon Soy Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
Instructions
- Pat the tuna completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko in a third.
- Lightly coat the tuna in flour and shake off excess. Dip into egg, letting extra drip off. Press firmly into panko, coating evenly on all sides.
- Let the breaded tuna rest for 5–10 minutes so the coating adheres.
- Heat about ½ inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully place the tuna in the hot oil. Fry for 45–60 seconds per side, depending on thickness. The outside should be golden and crisp.
- Remove to wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels. Squeeze half a lemon over the hot fish.
- Slice against the grain with a sharp knife. Serve with dipping sauce and garnish with green onions.
Notes
Storage:
Let the tuna cool completely, then wrap tightly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, keep the tuna whole and slice just before serving. Leftovers are excellent cold in sandwiches, rice bowls, or salads.
Let the tuna cool completely, then wrap tightly and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, keep the tuna whole and slice just before serving. Leftovers are excellent cold in sandwiches, rice bowls, or salads.
Nutrition
Calories: 905.5kcalCarbohydrates: 27.5gProtein: 63.7gTotal Fat: 58.2gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 273.4mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 722mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 4.6gNet Carbohydrates: 26.2g
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