Seafood Recipes

Seared TunaSaku

Tuna saku steaks crusted in white and black sesame seeds and seared for a minute or two each side, then sliced and served with lemon.

Seared Tuna Saku
2 People
Serves
10 Mins
Prep Time
5 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
Japanese
Cuisine
ABOUT THIS

About This Recipe

Learn how to make seared tuna saku with this easy and delicious recipe. Tuna saku is a premium cut, perfect for quick searing to create a flavorful, tender dish. With its rich taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s ideal for a light dinner or impressive appetizer. The searing enhances the natural flavours of the tuna while keeping it juicy and tender inside. Pearl Seafoods provides the freshest tuna saku for the best results. Order premium tuna saku online from Pearl Seafoods, delivering across Sydney for your convenience.

Ingredients

  1. 2 x 150g tuna saku steaks
  2. 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
  3. 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
  4. 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or onion powder
  5. 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  6. 1/4 tsp salt
  7. 1/4 tsp black pepper
  8. 1/2 tsp sugar
  9. 1 tbsp olive oil
  10. Lemon wedges, to serve
  11. Soy sauce or ponzu, for dipping (optional)

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, granulated garlic or onion powder, dried thyme or Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir until evenly mixed.
  2. Coat the tuna saku steaks evenly with the sesame crust mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well to the fish.
  3. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tuna saku steaks to the pan.
  4. Cook the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes on each side, searing until the crust is golden and the tuna is rare to medium-rare in the center (adjust time for preferred doneness).
  5. Remove the tuna from the pan and let it rest for a minute. Slice and serve immediately, optionally with a dipping sauce or garnish of your choice.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

For perfectly seared tuna saku, the pan should be extremely hot before the tuna touches the surface so the sesame crust caramelises quickly while the centre stays rare, tender, and silky. Avoid overcooking, as premium tuna saku is best enjoyed lightly seared with a cool pink centre that highlights its rich natural flavour and buttery texture. Let the tuna rest briefly before slicing with a sharp knife to keep the cuts clean and prevent the juices from escaping. Serve immediately with ponzu or soy for a balanced umami finish.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 250 kcal
  • Total Fat 11.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 2.0 g
  • Protein 33.0 g
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