Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Sesame Sauce is a quick and tasty recipe that lets you indulge in the vibrant flavors of seafood right in your own home. Enjoy the deloicious taste of Ahi tuna complemented by a rich and nutty sesame seed sauce on the side.
1tablespoonunsalted ghee or clarified butteruse avocado oil for dairy free option
Garnish
2lemonssliced into wedges
Instructions
FOR THE SESAME DIPPING SAUCE
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, coconut aminos (or soy sauce), a little minced or pressed garlic, fresh ginger, a drop of sesame oil and a little lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
FOR THE TUNA
Mix white and black seeds together and spread them on a large plate. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and press the tuna into the seeds, coating well on top and bottom.
Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter or clarified butter and swirl to coat the pan. Add tuna and sear each side for 20-30 seconds for rare or up to one minute for medium rare. Remove from pan and refrigerate until ready to serve, or at least 30 minutes.
With a very sharp knife, slice the tuna against the grain.
Serve with Sesame Dipping Sauce and lemon wedges.
Notes
This recipe is easily scalable, allowing you to double or triple it for larger quantities.Ensure you have a fresh bottle of sesame oil and fresh toasted sesame seeds. Both can be found in the ethnic aisle of your local grocery store.For a main course, serving seared sesame tuna over Lemon Asparagus Rice would be an excellent choice. Add a tablespoon of sesame seeds and a few drops of sesame oil into the rice for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Sesame Dipping Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
518.1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
34.1
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
9.5
g
59
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Cholesterol
89.8
mg
30
%
Sodium
516.1
mg
22
%
Potassium
521.5
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
9.1
g
3
%
Fiber
1.9
g
8
%
Sugar
1.4
g
2
%
Protein
42.8
g
86
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
518.1
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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