Jul 09 2026
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Seared Sesame Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Fresko
Time30m
Serves2

Ahi tuna seared rare, sliced, and sesame seed encrusted, with Asian slaw, honey almonds, orange supremes, ginger soy vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Tuna

Asian Slaw

Honey Almonds

Orange Supremes

Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

Method

Prepare the Tuna

  1. 1

    Season the Tuna

    Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Coat with Sesame Seeds

    Press the seasoned tuna steaks into the sesame seeds, coating both sides evenly.

  3. 3

    Sear the Tuna

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sesame-encrusted tuna steaks and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until the outside is golden brown but the inside is still rare.

  4. 4

    Slice the Tuna

    Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then slice it thinly against the grain.

Prepare the Asian Slaw

  1. 5

    Mix the Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.

Honey Almonds

  1. 6

    Toast the Almonds

    In a small pan over medium heat, add the sliced almonds, honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until the almonds are toasted and golden.

Prepare the Orange Supremes

  1. 7

    Supreme the Oranges

    Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off each orange. Carefully cut away the peel and pith, then segment the oranges by cutting between the membranes to create orange supremes.

Make the Ginger Soy Vinaigrette

  1. 8

    Combine Vinaigrette Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, grated ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and minced garlic until well combined.

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