Sesame Seared Tuna W/Lime Ginger Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Sesame Seared Tuna W/Lime Ginger Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds; 2 pieces tuna fish fillets (about 1 pound); 1 teaspoon wasabi paste; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (or other vinegar); 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons olive oil, avocado oil (or other oil); salt and pepper; 2 large handfuls salad greens (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
2 pieces tuna fish fillets (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon wasabi paste
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (or other vinegar)
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons olive oil, avocado oil (or other oil)
salt and pepper
2 large handfuls salad greens (optional)

1
In a shallow bowl, add the black and the white sesame seeds.
2
Pat the tuna very dry.
3
smear a bit of wasabi paste on both sides of the fish.
4
Season the fish with salt and pepper.
5
Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
6
When the oil is shimmering, carefully lay the tuna fillets in the pan, not touching.
7
Cook for 2 minutes then flip the tuna.
8
Cook 2 minutes, then flip the fillets to its side to cook 1 minute.
9
Flip one more time to cook the other side for 1 minute so that you have a good sear on all sides, taking care not to burn the sesame seeds.
10
If the seeds start turning brown too quickly, lower the heat.
11
Remove the fish to a plate.
12
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, ginger and the oil.
13
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14
Slice the fish into thin slices and arrange on a plate.
15
Drizzle some of the lime-ginger vinaigrette over the fish.
16
Toss the remaining lime-ginger vinaigrette with salad greens, if desired.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds, 2 pieces tuna fish fillets (about 1 pound), 1 teaspoon wasabi paste, and more.

Yes, Sesame Seared Tuna W/Lime Ginger Vinaigrette 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 Seared Tuna W/Lime Ginger Vinaigrette

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