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Seared Tuna

A delicious and quick dish featuring perfectly seared tuna steaks, seasoned and served with a zesty sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Steaks
  • 4 pieces tuna steaks about 6 oz each
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 cup arugula for serving
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Tuna
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce and sesame oil. Marinate the tuna steaks in this mixture for about 10 minutes.
Sear the Tuna
  1. Heat a skillet over high heat. Remove the tuna from the marinade and season with black pepper and sea salt.
  2. Add the tuna steaks to the hot skillet and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for rare, or longer if desired.
Serve
  1. Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice the tuna against the grain.
  2. Serve on a bed of arugula, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and add lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use sushi-grade tuna and adjust cooking time based on your preferred doneness.

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