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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Tuna
- 1
Prepare the Tuna Steaks
Pat the fresh tuna steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help achieve a better sear.
- 2
Season the Steaks
Drizzle the olive oil over both sides of the tuna steaks. Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.
- 3
Coat with Sesame Seeds
Press the sesame seeds onto both sides of the tuna steaks to coat them evenly.
Cooking the Tuna
- 4
Heat the Pan
Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over high heat. Allow it to get very hot, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Remove from Heat
Once cooked to your preference, remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest for a minute before slicing.
Preparing the Sauce
- 7
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.
Serving
- 8
Slice and Serve
Slice the seared tuna steaks against the grain into thin slices. Serve with the sauce drizzled over the top or on the side.