Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Asian Slaw
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 6 min
Ingredients
- For the Tuna:
- 2 tuna steaks (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ cup sesame seeds (white and black mix)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
For the Asian Slaw: - 2 cups shredded cabbage (red and green mix)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup sliced cucumber
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Slaw Dressing: - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
- Marinate Tuna: Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Coat tuna steaks and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Slaw: Toss cabbage, carrots, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro in a bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients and pour over slaw; mix well.
- Crust Tuna: Press marinated tuna into sesame seeds on all sides.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna 1–2 minutes per side for rare/medium-rare (longer if desired).
- Serve: Slice tuna and serve over slaw. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds if desired.
