Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steak

Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steak

Classic
serves 4

This sesame-crusted tuna is all about contrast: crisp nutty crust outside, tender rare centre inside.

It cooks in minutes, making it ideal for a fast but impressive dinner with rice, greens or a sharp salad.

15 mins prep5 mins cook20 mins total
  1. Pat the tuna steaks dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  2. Mix soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in a shallow dish. Coat tuna lightly, then leave for 10 minutes.

  3. Combine black and white sesame seeds on a plate. Press each tuna steak into the seeds so all sides are evenly coated.

  4. Heat neutral oil in a heavy hob pan over high heat until just smoking.

  5. Sear tuna for 45 to 60 seconds per side for rare (or 90 seconds for medium-rare), keeping the centre pink.

  6. Rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve with spring onions and any extra lime.