Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Grape And Lychee Salad

Name: Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Grape And Lychee Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE GRAPE AND LYCHEE SALAD; 1 can (14 oz) lychees, drained and halved; 8 oz seedless black grapes, halved; 2 oz watercress, trimmed; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves; 2 None fresh long red chili peppers, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; None None FOR THE TUNA; 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted; 1 piece (2 lbs) tuna loin, trimmed; 1/2 cup honey mustard sauce

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE GRAPE AND LYCHEE SALAD
1 can (14 oz) lychees, drained and halved
8 oz seedless black grapes, halved
2 oz watercress, trimmed
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
2 None fresh long red chili peppers, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
None None FOR THE TUNA
1/2 cup long-grain rice
1/2 cup white sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup black sesame seeds, toasted
1 piece (2 lbs) tuna loin, trimmed
1/2 cup honey mustard sauce

1
For the grape and lychee salad, place the lychees, grapes, watercress, mint and chili peppers in a large bowl. Whisk the lime juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add to the salad; toss gently to combine. Season to taste.
2
For the tuna, dry-fry the rice in a medium skillet until toasted lightly.
3
Blend or process the rice and white sesame seeds in a food processor for about 2 mins or until powdery. Combine the powder with the black sesame seeds in a small bowl.
4
Cook the tuna on a heated, oiled grill pan or skillet for about 8 mins or until browned all over. Transfer tuna to a plate. Cover and let stand 10 mins.
5
Coat the tuna with honey mustard sauce. Place the tuna on a tray and coat with the sesame mixture.
6
Slice the tuna and serve with salad.

595

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: None None FOR THE GRAPE AND LYCHEE SALAD, 1 can (14 oz) lychees, drained and halved, 8 oz seedless black grapes, halved, 2 oz watercress, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Grape And Lychee Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!