Seared Sesame Tuna With Orange Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Sesame Tuna With Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; ½ teaspoon salt, divided; ⅔ cup uncooked couscous; ¼ cup sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 (6 ounce) bluefin tuna steaks (about 3/4-inch thick); ½ cup fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; ½ teaspoon minced ginger; ½ teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon water; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt, divided
⅔ cup uncooked couscous
¼ cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 (6 ounce) bluefin tuna steaks (about 3/4-inch thick)
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
½ teaspoon minced ginger
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Bring 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan; gradually stir in couscous; remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
2
While the couscous stands, heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over med-high heat.
3
Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, sesame seeds, flour, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
4
Dredge both sides of tuna steaks in sesame seed mixture.
5
Add fish to pan and cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
6
Remove fish from pan and keep warm.
7
While fish cooks, combine orange juice and the next 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over med-high heat.
8
Combine 1 tablespoon water with cornstarch, stirring with a whisk until smooth.
9
Add cornstarch mixture to the pan; cook 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened, stirring often.
10
Serve fish with couscous and sauce.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, ½ teaspoon salt, divided, ⅔ cup uncooked couscous, ¼ cup sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Seared Sesame Tuna With Orange Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seared Sesame Tuna With Orange Sauce

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