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Sesame Tuna Steaks with Spicy Mayonnaise
Recipes
Sesame Tuna Steaks with Spicy Mayonnaise
4 servings
20 minutes total
Ingredients
  • 4 (¾-inch-thick) tuna steaks (about 1 ½ lb)
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
  • ½ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Steps
  1. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Coat tuna with sesame seeds and salt (wash hands). Place canola oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in pan, then add tuna; cook 3–4 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) until seared.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Slice tuna, drizzle with sauce, and serve.
Note: Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition. Always check fish for bones.

Other Preparation Methods
    • Grill: Preheat grill (or grill pan) on medium-high. Season 4 (¾-inch-thick) tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon chipotle-garlic seasoning (wash hands); grill 3–4 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) until seared. Whisk ¼ cup jalapeño jelly and 1 tablespoon liquid smoke. Brush on tuna during last minute of cooking.
    • Broil: Preheat oven to broil on HIGH. Season 4 (¾-inch-thick) tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon tomato-basil seasoning; arrange on baking sheet (wash hands). Broil on center rack 3–4 minutes on each side (for medium-rare) until seared.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 2g, Chol 65mg, Sodium 590mg, Total Carb 8g, Fiber 1g, Total Sugar 4g, (Incl. 2g Added Sugars), Protein 43g, Vitamin D 15%, Calc 2%, Iron 10%, Potassium 15%