This is a super-fast and easy meal that comes out restaurant-quality each and every time! Tuna has a tremendous protein content and also contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which can greatly aid recovery after hard workouts or quell those hunger pangs after a long day.
Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 6oz (170g) steak
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp liquid aminos
4 sushi-grade tuna steaks, about 6oz (170g) each and 1-inch (2.5cm) thick
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1⁄3 cup white sesame seeds
1⁄4 cup black sesame seeds
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups fresh field greens
DIRECTIONS
1 In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil and aminos. Season each tuna steak with salt and pepper. Using a spoon, drizzle a little of the mixture over each steak and rub with the back of a spoon to cover the entire surface. Flip each steak and repeat this process.
2 On a plate, combine the white and black sesame seeds and spread them into a thin layer. Place the steaks on the sesame seeds, press down to cover the fish evenly and completely, and flip to cover the other side.
3 In a heavy frying pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering. Add 2 steaks and sear until the white sesame seeds start to turn golden, about 1 to 11⁄2 minutes per side. (If desired, you can use tongs to gently support the steaks and sear the edges or leave them visibly rare [which is my preference].) Repeat this cooking process with the remaining steaks.
4 Remove the steaks from the pan and cut into thin slices. Place an equal amount of fresh greens on 4 plates and top each with an equal of tuna. Serve immediately.
You can top the steaks with soy sauce, wasabi, or your favorite ginger or teriyaki dressing.
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