Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce Recipe

Name: Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/4 teaspoons prepared wasabi paste; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds; Sliced green onions (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon chopped green onions
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/4 teaspoons prepared wasabi paste
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
Sliced green onions (optional)

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Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle tuna with salt. Combine sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in sesame seeds. Add tuna to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve tuna with sauce.
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Wasabi comes in different intensities. You may want to experiment with several brands to find the right amount of heat for your taste buds. Some of the sesame seeds might pop out of the pan as the tuna cooks, so use caution and wear an oven mitt as you turn the fish over.
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425

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon chopped green onions, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Wasabi-Ponzu 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.

Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce

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