The TUNA WITH SESAME is an elegant and quick main course, perfect for those who want to bring a simple yet impressive dish to the table. Fresh tuna steaks are briefly seared in a pan, keeping the interior tender and pink while the exterior becomes enriched with a crispy crust of lightly toasted sesame seeds.
The contrast between the softness of the fish and the crunch of the sesame makes every bite balanced and pleasantly aromatic. Often accompanied by a light soy- or citrus-based marinade, this dish evokes oriental flavors while remaining very straightforward.
Elegant and light, tuna with sesame is ideal for a quick but refined dinner, perfect to serve with fresh vegetables, rice, or crunchy salads. A dish that wins you over with its freshness and its simple yet striking presentation.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Minute
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 3 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 4 steaks tuna (about 7 oz each (200 g))
- 2 oz sesame seeds (about 5 1/2 tbsp (50 g))
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (about 4.4 oz (125 g))
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Tools
- 1 Frying pan
- 1 Plate
Steps
Coat the tuna steaks with the sesame seeds, pressing well so they adhere on all sides.
Heat a nonstick pan and add 3 tbsp of oil. Place the tuna in the pan and cook over medium heat 1–2 minutes per side: it should remain pink inside.
Remove from the pan and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into thick pieces with a very sharp knife.Plate and season lightly with salt.
You can serve the sesame tuna with a sauce made from Greek yogurt, salt, oil and dried oregano, with a salad, or with sautéed or grilled vegetables.
