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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.
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.

Consuming raw or undercooked seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with soap and water after any contact with raw meat, seafood, or eggs.
Do not reuse marinades.
Do not rinse raw meat.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 440, Total Fat 25g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, 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%