Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Watercress Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tuna; 4 150g fresh tuna steaks, about 2.5cm thick; 6-8 tbsp soy sauce; 4-5 tbsp wasabi paste; 60g sesame seeds (or mix of white and black sesame seeds, if you like); Olive oil; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salad; 100g watercress; 50g bean sprouts; 100g mooli (white radish); 3 spring onions, trimmed; Small bunch of coriander leaves; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Dressing; 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp soy sauce; Juice of half a lime; 1 tbsp honey; 3 tbsp sesame oil

Servings: persons

Tuna
4 150g fresh tuna steaks, about 2.5cm thick
6-8 tbsp soy sauce
4-5 tbsp wasabi paste
60g sesame seeds (or mix of white and black sesame seeds, if you like)
Olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad
100g watercress
50g bean sprouts
100g mooli (white radish)
3 spring onions, trimmed
Small bunch of coriander leaves
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Dressing
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
Juice of half a lime
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp sesame oil

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1. Pat the tuna steaks dry with kitchen paper. Pour the soy sauce into a wide, shallow dish. Dip the tuna fillets into the soy sauce and coat thoroughly. Next, using a pastry brush, brush over some wasabi paste so that it covers the fillets. Tip the sesame seeds onto a flat plate with a little salt and pepper. Roll the tuna fillets through the seeds and coat them evenly. Chill until ready to cook.
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2. To prepare the salad, wash and pick the watercress and bean sprouts. Peel the mooli and pare into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Finely slice the spring onions on the diagonal. Place all the vegetables into a large bowl and toss lightly to mix. Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and use two-thirds to dress the salad.
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3. Heat a wide frying pan with a little oil until hot - you should be able to feel the heat rising from the pan. Sear the tuna steaks for approximately 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a warm plate and leave to cool slightly.
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4. Thickly slice the steaks into 2-3 generous portions. Divide the salad amongst the plates in four neat piles. Arrange the tuna slices on top and spoon over a little extra dressing. Garnish with a scattering of coriander leaves and sesame seeds. Serve immediately

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tuna, 4 150g fresh tuna steaks, about 2.5cm thick, 6-8 tbsp soy sauce, 4-5 tbsp wasabi paste, and more.

Yes, Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Watercress 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.

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Sesame-Crusted Tuna With Watercress Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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