Sesame Encrusted Tuna

This offered the best crunch and flavor burst. My Tuna was not the best qualify which is why I didn't under cook it but I was so impressed with this salad it my top 5 go to's now.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Asian

Servings

Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients

2 6 oz Tuna Steak
1/4 Cup White Sesame Seeds
1/4 Cup Black Sesame Seeds
1 Tbsp Gochujang Paste
`1 ea Garlic Clove grated
1 Tsp Honey
1/2 Tsp Ginger Powder
`1 Tsp Soy Sauce
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

Remove Tuna from package and pat dry with paper towel
In a bowl combine everything except the Tuna and Sesame seeds
Mix the white and black sesame seeds together in another bowl
Dip the tuna into the marinade ensuring all sides are coated and then place directly into the sesame seeds pressing seeds down on the tuna ensuring every inch is covered.
Heat oil on Med/High heat and cook the Tun on eat side approx. 3-4 min on each side.
Once complete let rest for a few minutes before slicing

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Notes

Serve with your favorite salad, I use what I had on hand ; bed of greens, pickled radish, sweet carrots, avocado and fresh garden tomatoes. My dressing drizzle was sweet chili sauce with rice vinegar mix together.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 8gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 758mgPotassium: 279mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 6mg

Keyword Crunchy, flavorfull, salad, tuna

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