Jul 14 2026
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Sesame Crusted Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Six Thirteen
Time40m
Serves2

Make Sesame Crusted Tuna Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Tuna

    In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed. Place the tuna steaks in the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare Sesame Coating

    Spread the sesame seeds on a flat plate. Once the tuna has marinated, take each steak and press it into the sesame seeds until fully coated.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Tuna

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the sesame-crusted tuna steaks. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if you prefer it cooked more.

Serving

  1. 4

    Plate and Garnish

    Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice the tuna steaks into thin pieces and serve on a plate. Garnish with lemon wedges, chopped green onions, and a dollop of wasabi if desired.

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