Sesame-Crusted Albacore Tuna | Video & Recipe
Sesame-Crusted Albacore Tuna
Sesame seeds add a toasted crust to albacore tuna. Pair the fish with rice, cucumber and a little soy-ginger sauce for a simple meal. The written method below uses cooked tuna; use the video as an additional presentation reference.
Choose frozen albacore or fresh albacore. Portion larger cuts into evenly thick steaks before using this method.
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Ingredients for two servings
- 2 albacore steaks, 6–8 oz each
- 3–4 tbsp mixed white and black sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for the pan
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 minced garlic clove
- Green onions and pickled ginger, to serve
Method
- Mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Reserve 2 tbsp in a separate clean bowl for serving before adding the fish.
- Marinate the steaks in the remaining mixture in the refrigerator for about 15–30 minutes. Discard the used marinade after removing the fish.
- Blot off excess moisture and press sesame seeds onto both sides of each steak.
- Heat neutral oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown each side until the sesame is golden, reducing the heat if the seeds darken too quickly. Finish gently until the center reaches 145°F.
- Transfer to a clean plate, slice with clean utensils and serve with the reserved sauce. Add rice and crisp vegetables.
Contains fish, soy and sesame; soy sauce may contain wheat. Check all ingredient labels.
Compare the Tuna collection within our Fish catalog. Read the storage and thawing guide before preparing frozen fish.
For the cooked method below, check the center with a thermometer. FoodSafety.gov recommends 145°F (63°C) for tuna. Cooking time varies with the thickness of each portion.
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