Take a culinary journey to the Far East with this tantalizing Sesame Crusted Tuna with Japanese Dipping Sauce recipe. This dish combines the delicate flavor of tuna with a crispy sesame crust and a flavorful dipping sauce inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine. Savor the umami-rich flavors of the dipping sauce, which blends soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and dashi to create a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Elevate your meal with a medley of sides, including fluffy Japanese rice, crisp cucumber salad, and a bowl of miso soup, each complementing the main course perfectly. Indulge in the harmonious symphony of flavors and textures as you dive into this delectable Japanese-inspired feast.
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AHI TUNA WITH SOY GINGER LIME SAUCE
Sesame-crusted ahi tuna with soy ginger lime sauce is a healthy and very simple dish to make! Pickled cucumbers add a sweet and tangy crunch with each bite.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and chili flakes in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Remove from heat. Add cucumber slices and stir.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes, then transfer cucumber to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Whisk together all soy ginger lime sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Place sesame seeds on a plate. Pat dry the tuna steaks with a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Dredge and press tuna in sesame seeds, coating evenly. Sprinkle with more seeds as needed.
- In a medium frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until just smoking.
- Frying two portions at a time, arrange the tuna steaks in the pan (do not overcrowd) and cook until the sesame seeds start to turn golden underneath, about 1 minute.
- Turn the tuna over and cook for 1 minute.
- Sear the edges of the tuna for 15 seconds on each edge.
- Transfer the tuna to a plate with a paper towel, gently patting to soak up any excess oil. Repeat with remaining tuna portions.
- Transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut ¼-inch thick slices.
- Arrange tuna on individual serving plates or bowls. Serve with pickled cucumbers and soy ginger lime sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 1105 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a dry skillet on medium heat, toast the white sesame seeds until they are just beginning to turn light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and spread seeds on a plate. Add the black sesame seeds to the plate if using, and stir seeds around with fingertips to combine.
- Brush the tuna pieces on all sides with olive oil. Season on all sides with salt and pepper, and dip tuna pieces in the seeds, pressing to coat on all sides. Set aside on a wax foil lined cookie sheet.
- When ready to cook, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high in the skillet. When oil is hot, add the butter, when the butter foams, add the fish to the skillet. Let cook without moving the fish for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the sesame crust begins to crisp and brown. When the crust is golden brown, turn the fish and cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, about another 2 minutes, adding additional butter if needed to keep the fish from sticking and speed up the browning. Once the second side is browned, turn the fish pieces on edge with tongs, to brown the remaining sides.
- Remove from heat and set aside. Fish will be medium rare at this point. If you prefer fish more well done, place the ban with the fish in a 375 degree F oven for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- To serve, slice each portion in half and place on the pasta bed with the edges overlapping. Sprinkle with finishing salt, if desired.
SESAME CRUSTED TUNA WITH JAPANESE DIPPING SAUCE
Tuna steaks with a sesame seed crust served with a Japanese dipping sauce. Very easy, quick and healthy meal to prepare.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The above ingredients can be found in a lot of regular grocery stores. But you will find them in just about any Asian grocery store. There are imitation mirins out there, which are without alcohol they are fine but tend to be sweeter I would use less if buying these.
- Cover one side of tuna completely with sesame seeds and place steaks back in fridge.
- Combine all the other ingredients in a saucepan heat until blended and sugar has dissolved. Leave on low heat to keep warm.
- Heat some olive oil in a fry pan, place Tuna sesame seed side down cook for 4 minutes turn over and cook on the other side for a further 4 minutes. Tuna should be pink in the middle so vary cooking time for how thick the cut is. You can cook it all the way through if preferred, but the tuna will be a lot drier and tough.
- Serve tuna on plate with dipping sauce in separate small serving bowls.
- I served mine with spinach topped with a roasted sesame seed dressing.
- For a photo visit http://the-best-recipes.blogspot.com/.
SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED AHI TUNA
I have tried several different recipes for making ahi tuna and was disappointed every time. So I have blended several things about other recipes to create this. I'm sure this isn't completely original, but it is original to me. This can be served as a main course with some rice and asparagus (or stir-fry vegetables) or as an appetizer. I like a little soy sauce for dipping, but there are many other spicier dipping sauces you could use.
Provided by donrule
Categories Main Dish Tuna
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse tuna and pat dry. Place in a prep dish and sprinkle both sides with blackened seasoning. Brush teriyaki sauce on all sides of the tuna to glaze it.
- Mix white and black sesame seeds together in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in the sesame seeds until all sides are coated.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Arrange tuna in the pan and cook for 30 to 45 seconds. Flip and cook for another 3o to 45 seconds; do not overcook!
- Quickly transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange tuna on individual plates, overlapping slices slightly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 586 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA
Posted in response to a request. This is a beautiful and simple way to serve one of the tastiest fish around.. enjoy!
Provided by Miraklegirl
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 7m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the two types of sesame seeds and stir to mix.
- Season the tuna with salt and pepper and dredge in the sesame seeds, coating the tuna evenly.
- In a non stick pan, warm the oil until smoking, arrange the tuna in the pan (making sure not to overcrowd) and cook until the white sesame seeds start to turn golden underneath (around 1 minute).
- Carefully turn the tuna over and cook for about another minute.
- Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.6, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 69.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 44.5
SESAME SEARED TUNA
Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.
Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
- Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use sushi-grade tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick.
- To make the sesame crust, use a light touch when pressing the sesame seeds into the tuna steaks. This will help to prevent the seeds from falling off during cooking.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the tuna steaks in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- The Japanese dipping sauce is essential for this recipe. It adds a delicious umami flavor to the tuna steaks.
- If you don't have mirin, you can substitute dry sherry or white wine.
Conclusion:
This sesame crusted tuna with Japanese dipping sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. The tuna steaks are cooked to perfection and the sesame crust adds a delicious crunch. The Japanese dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the tuna, adding a savory and slightly sweet flavor. This dish is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
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