Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sandwich Recipe

Name: Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces, weight Tuna Steak, About 3/4 To 1 Inch Thick; 3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided; ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper; ⅛ teaspoons (rounded) Ground Ginger; 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil, Divided; 1/4 teaspoons (heaping) Toasted Sesame Seeds; 1/4 teaspoons Prepared Wasabi; 3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise; Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (or Scallions); 2 whole Wheat Or Sesame Seed Sub Rolls; 8 slices Cucumber, 1/4 Inch Thick Each And Sliced On A Diagonal; 8 slices Tomato; 8 leaves Lettuce

Servings: persons

10 ounces, weight Tuna Steak, About 3/4 To 1 Inch Thick
3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided
⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper
⅛ teaspoons (rounded) Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil, Divided
1/4 teaspoons (heaping) Toasted Sesame Seeds
1/4 teaspoons Prepared Wasabi
3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
Fresh Cilantro, Chopped (or Scallions)
2 whole Wheat Or Sesame Seed Sub Rolls
8 slices Cucumber, 1/4 Inch Thick Each And Sliced On A Diagonal
8 slices Tomato
8 leaves Lettuce

1
Pat tuna dry with a paper towel.
2
Season one side of tuna with 1/8 teaspoon salt, pepper, and ginger.
3
Preheat a skillet on medium to medium hight heat.
4
Add 1 rounded teaspoon of sesame oil to skillet.
5
Add tuna, seasoned side down.
6
Season second side.
7
Cook for 56 minutes total, turning once about halfway through when the bottom of the tuna is golden brown.
8
Do not cook tuna all the way through.
9
Some pink in the center is desired.
10
Remove tuna.
11
Take skillet off the heat.
12
Pour remaining sesame oil in pan.
13
Sprinkle in sesame seeds and the remaining salt to skillet.
14
Cut or break tuna into small chunks.
15
Return to skillet and stir gently to coat with oil and sesame seeds.
16
Combine wasabi and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
17
Set aside.
18
To assemble sandwiches, place some cilantro or scallions on the bottom of a sub roll.
19
Add half of the tuna.
20
Add 4 cucumber slices and 4 tomato slices.
21
Top with 4 lettuce leaves.
22
Spread some wasabi mayo on the top bun.
23
Repeat assembly for the second sandwich.
24
Serve.

630

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces, weight Tuna Steak, About 3/4 To 1 Inch Thick, 3/4 teaspoons Salt, Divided, ⅛ teaspoons Black Pepper, ⅛ teaspoons (rounded) Ground Ginger, and more.

Yes, Sesame Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sandwich 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 Tuna with Wasabi Mayo Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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