Sesame Seared Tuna Steak

Pan-SearedMediumPrep 10 minCook 8 minServes 4

Sushi-grade tuna crusted in sesame, seared 60-90 seconds a side so the center stays rosy — restaurant tuna at home in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

1½ lb sushi-grade tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
½ cup sesame seeds (white and black mixed)
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp high-heat oil (avocado or canola)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Steps

Pat the tuna dry and season with salt and pepper. Press all sides firmly into the sesame seeds.
Heat the oil in a cast-iron or stainless skillet over high heat until just smoking.
Sear the tuna 60-90 seconds per side — the crust should be golden while the center stays pink.
Rest 2 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar and ginger for dipping, and serve.

Serve with: rice, edamame, cucumber salad and soy-ginger dipping sauce.

Only use sushi-grade tuna for a rare center. If your tuna is not sushi-grade, cook it fully through to 145°F instead.

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