Roasted Tuna with Cucumber
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite quick weeknight dinners that feels fancy enough to impress guests. Fresh ahi tuna steaks get a beautiful sear and pair beautifully with cool, crisp cucumber in a ginger sesame dressing. Tuna is packed with omega 3 fatty acids that support heart health, making this a dish that tastes indulgent while actually being really nutritious. The best part? From prep to plate takes just half an hour, and the ingredients are straightforward without any hard to find items. It's become my go to when I want something elegant but don't have much time to spend in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 4 piecesahi tuna steaks(6 oz each, about 1.5 inches thick)
- 2english cucumber(peeled into thin ribbons)
- 3 tablespoonssesame oil
- 2 tablespoonsrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger(minced)
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 teaspoonhoney
- 3 tablespoonswhite sesame seeds(divided)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2scallions(thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoonwasabi(optional for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced ginger, soy sauce, and honey in a small bowl until combined. Set the dressing aside.
Tip: Make the dressing while your pan heats up to save time.
- 2
Pat the tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels, then season generously on both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Dry tuna ensures a better sear and prevents steaming.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
Tip: Use a cast-iron or stainless steel pan for the best crust.
- 4
Once the oil is very hot, carefully place the tuna steaks in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until a golden crust forms. The interior should remain rare to medium-rare.
Tip: Don't move the tuna while searing; let it develop a crust undisturbed.
- 5
Transfer the seared tuna to a cutting board and let it rest for 3 minutes.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute for better texture.
- 6
Arrange cucumber ribbons on serving plates, creating a bed for the tuna.
Tip: You can lightly salt the cucumbers a minute before serving for enhanced flavor.
- 7
Slice each tuna steak into 0.5-inch thick slices against the grain and arrange on top of the cucumber.
Tip: Slicing against the grain makes the tuna more tender to bite.
- 8
Drizzle the sesame-ginger dressing over the tuna and cucumbers, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
Tip: Reserve some dressing for extra drizzling at the table if desired.
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