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Sesame Crusted Tuna With Chilli And GingerDressing

Enjoy Sesame Crusted Tuna with a zesty Chilli and Ginger Dressing, made with premium tuna for a flavour-packed dish. Order fresh tuna from Pearl Seafoods today!

Sesame Crusted Tuna With Chilli And Ginger Dressing
4 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Asian Fusion
Cuisine
ABOUT THIS

About This Recipe

Experience the bold flavors of Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Chilli & Ginger Dressing, a delightful dish that combines the rich taste of fresh tuna with a zesty, aromatic dressing. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressive entertaining. The crispy sesame crust adds texture, while the dressing brings a kick of spice. Order premium tuna online from Pearl Seafoods to create this delicious meal at home, and enjoy a taste of the ocean in every bite!

Ingredients

  1. 4 tuna steaks (approx. 150g each)
  2. 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  3. 2 tbsp fennel seeds
  4. Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  5. 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
  6. 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  7. 1 small piece of ginger (grated)
  8. 2 eschalots (finely chopped)
  9. 1 red chilli (finely chopped)
  10. 1 tsp sugar
  11. 3 tbsp white vinegar
  12. 2 tbsp water
  13. 1 tbsp soy sauce
  14. 1 tbsp fish sauce
  15. 1 tbsp lime juice
  16. 2 avocados (cut into thin wedges)
  17. 1 cucumber (sliced in half lengthwise and thinly sliced diagonally)
  18. 2 tbsp toasted nuts (such as almonds or cashews)
  19. 2 tbsp chives (chopped)
  20. 1 tbsp lime juice

Method

  1. To prepare the chilli and ginger dressing, heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the ginger, eschalots, and chilli, cooking while stirring for 3 minutes or until soft. Mix in the sugar and vinegar until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 5 minutes to mellow the vinegar flavor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, then stir in the soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice. Set aside to cool.
  2. For the salad, cut the avocados into thin wedges. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and thinly slice diagonally. In a large bowl, combine the avocados, cucumbers, nuts, chives, and lime juice, tossing gently to mix.
  3. On a plate, combine the sesame and fennel seeds, seasoning generously with freshly ground black pepper. Press each piece of tuna into the seed mixture to coat, turning over to coat the other side.
    Repeat with the remaining pieces of tuna.
  4. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the tuna for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to
    your preference.
  5. Divide the salad among plates and drizzle with the dressing. Slice the tuna and place it alongside the salad. Drizzle with additional dressing before serving.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Fresh tuna is at its best when cooked hot and fast, leaving the center silky and medium-rare. The sesame crust adds texture and nuttiness, while the chilli and ginger dressing cuts through the richness with brightness and heat. Premium tuna doesn’t need heavy cooking — the goal is balance, freshness, and clean flavour in every bite.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 430 kcal
  • Total Fat 24.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g
  • Protein 37.0 g
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