Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula

Name: Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 20 ounces sushi grade tuna; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds; pinch kosher salt; fresh black pepper (to taste); 5 cups baby arugula; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 tablespoon minced scallion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari; 1 1/2 tbsp honey; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Sushi grade tuna steak encrusted with sesame seeds and balsamic soy ginger vinaigrette, all I can say is yum! This is an easy main course salad or appetizer.

⏱️ 20 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 3 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 19 views

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Ingredients

4 servings

20 ounces sushi grade tuna
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup black and white sesame seeds
pinch kosher salt
fresh black pepper (to taste)
5 cups baby arugula
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced scallion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
1 1/2 tbsp honey
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps

Rub the tuna steaks with 1 teaspoon of oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the sesame seeds on a medium plate. Dip entire surface of the steak into sesame seeds, pressing to adhere.
Heat a skillet on high heat. When very hot, place the tuna steaks on the hot skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness. Set aside on a plate.
Meanwhile, prepare salad and soy vinaigrette.
Slice tuna steaks into 16 slices and place on top of arugula.
Drizzle vinaigrette over the top.