Sesame Albacore Tuna Recipe

Name: Sesame Albacore Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 10 ounces); 1/4 cup organic vegetable broth; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 medium baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen U.S.-caught Pacific albacore tuna fillets, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup organic vegetable broth
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 medium baby bok choy, quartered lengthwise
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 (6-ounce) fresh or frozen U.S.-caught Pacific albacore tuna fillets, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

1
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan, and swirl to coat. Add mushrooms, and saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add broth and vinegar; boil for 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates. Keep warm.
2
Steam bok choy 1 minute. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add bok choy, cut sides down; cook for 1 minute. Add soy sauce and sesame seeds; cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Add 1 tablespoon bok choy cooking liquid and cilantro to mushroom mixture; stir to combine.
3
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Sprinkle fish evenly with salt and pepper. Add fish to pan; saute 1 minute on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 1 minute. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. To serve, place 1/2 cup rice on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 2 bok choy quarters. Arrange 1 tuna fillet on each plate; top each serving with 1/4 cup mushroom mixture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 10 ounces), 1/4 cup organic vegetable broth, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sesame Albacore Tuna 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.

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Sesame Albacore Tuna

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