Sesame Tuna recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 08 2026

Sesame Tuna Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Cauliflower wasabi purée, fresh green beans, korean chili hoisin sauce

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Ingredients

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Tuna

Green Beans

Korean Chili Hoisin Sauce

Method

Prepare Tuna

1

Marinate Tuna

In a bowl, mix soy sauce and olive oil. Add the tuna steaks and marinate for 15 minutes.

2

Coat with Sesame Seeds

Remove tuna from marinade and coat both sides with sesame seeds.

Cauliflower Wasabi Purée

3

Cook Cauliflower

Steam cauliflower florets until tender, about 10-12 minutes.

4

Blend Purée

In a blender, combine steamed cauliflower, wasabi paste, heavy cream, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Prepare Green Beans

5

Sauté Green Beans

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

6

Cook Green Beans

Add fresh green beans, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Korean Chili Hoisin Sauce

7

Mix Sauce

In a small bowl, combine hoisin sauce, Korean chili paste, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until well mixed.

Cook Tuna

8

Sear Tuna

Heat a skillet over high heat. Add a little oil and sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Serve

9

Plate

On a plate, spread a generous spoonful of cauliflower wasabi purée, place the seared tuna on top, and arrange sautéed green beans on the side. Drizzle with Korean chili hoisin sauce before serving.