Description
Seared sesame crusted tuna with orange ginger soy sauce is a culinary masterpiece that merges the rich flavors of fresh fish with a tantalizing citrus-infused dipping sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also impressively elegant, making it ideal for both special gatherings and casual weeknight dinners. The vibrant presentation of perfectly seared tuna, combined with the zesty orange ginger sauce, ensures a visually stunning and mouthwatering experience. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ to 1 lb sushi-grade yellowfin tuna
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (white and black)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- 3 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- Canola oil for searing
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mirin, white miso, grated ginger, orange juice, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, red-pepper flakes, and sesame oil until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut the tuna into rectangular pieces and press into a mixture of white and black sesame seeds until fully coated.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each piece of tuna for about 20 seconds on each side until browned but rare inside.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into ¼-inch thick pieces.
- Serve on a plate with the orange ginger dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 oz (85g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg