Recipe courtesy of Michele Urvater
Seared Sesame Coated Tuna Over Arugula Salad
- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
Two (6 to 8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks
1 tablespoon sesame oil mixed with 1 teaspoon or so rice vinegar
1/3 cup white sesame seeds or a combination of white and black seeds seasoned with salt and pepper
4 cups washed arugula mixed with washed Boston lettuce leaves
1/4 cup vinaigrette made with mustard
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Brush tuna with sesame oil and rice vinegar and dip sides, bottom and top, into sesame seeds and transfer to a non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes for rare or 20 minutes for more well done.
- Meanwhile wash and dry salad and lightly coat with dressing. Make dipping sauce.
- To serve, slice tuna steaks on bias and fan out in middle of plate; surround slices with salad and drizzle soy ginger reduction over the top.
