Seared Sesame Tuna With A Sweet Chilli Dressing, Pak Choi & Sesame Ginger Noodles

Are you panicking at the last minute, what to cook for Valentines Day??  I’ve got you covered, guys… this sweet, tangy, nutty, toasted sesame tuna is dripping with flavor from the most incredible dressing and is one of the most leisurely meals to throw together…  you can have this tuna ready in under 15 minutes, it’s crazy easy and ridiculously flavourful, this is one recipe that NEVER lets me down, it’s a wonder in every way, every single time! 

Years ago, one of my besties from uni who doesn’t cook much asked me for a fool-proof special recipe to make for a guy she was dating, so I gave her this one… she made the tuna precisely as I instructed, served with some sautéed greens and steamed jasmine rice… her date (now hubby) loved it so much that it’s a regular on her dinner plan.

One of my go-to party dishes, one of the easiest dishes to prepare; the tuna takes just minutes to cook, sizzling on each side, and the no-cook dressing/sauce takes less than 5 minutes to make… shake three ingredients together in a jar… yes… it’s that easy… TRUST ME… try this one!  

This time I served it with sesame ginger noodles and braised butter-soy pak choi, but often we have it with steamed rice and any greens that need using up.

Seared Sesame Tuna With A Sweet Chilli Dressing, Pak Choi & Sesame Ginger Noodles

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 10 Minutes 10 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

• 4 Tuna fillets 150g each - incredibly fresh so the inside can be eaten raw
• 4 tbsp Black toasted sesame seeds
• 4 tbsp white toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp Japanese shichimi chili powder
• Sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper
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• DRESSING
• 4 tbsp Sweet chili dipping sauce
• 2 tbsp Dark soya sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 150ml Warm water
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• GARNISH - Red chillis, spring onions

Instructions

1. Place all the dressing ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well, set aside
2. Mix the sesame seeds, chili powder, salt, and pepper on a plate
3. Coat the tuna in the sesame seed spice mix, pressing it into the flesh and coating all sides generously, set aside
4. Heat a nonstick frying pan with a bit of oil over medium-high heat
5. When the pan is boiling add the tuna steaks and cook for 1.5-2 minutes on each side until the seeds form a golden crust all over, careful not to overcook if you want the tuna to be pink and slightly raw in the middle
6. Remove the tuna from the pan when it is at your desired doneness, set aside
7. Slice the tuna and serve with rice or noodles and your choice of greens
8. Pour over the warm dressing and garnish with sliced red chilies and spring onions

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