Best 9 Grilled Tuna Steaks With Black Sesame Seeds Recipes

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Grilled tuna steaks with black sesame seeds is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Tuna is a versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways, but grilling is one of the best methods for bringing out its natural flavors. The black sesame seeds add a nutty flavor and a nice crunch to the dish. This recipe is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH ASIAN SESAME CRUST



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Easy enough for a weeknight but special enough for company, Asian-flavored marinated grilled tuna steaks with a sesame crust cook up quickly.

Provided by Jessica Harlan

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 36m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 cup sesame seeds (white and black combined or white only)
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large zip-top bag, combine the soy sauce, chopped scallions, lemon juice, sesame oil, and fresh ginger. Swish everything around in the bag until it's well combined.
  • Add the tuna steaks, turning to coat them completely with the marinade. Press the excess air out of the bag, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Preheat the grill to high heat; this can be a countertop contact grill, an open grill pan, or an outdoor gas or charcoal grill. If using a contact grill, set to "sear" or the highest temperature setting.
  • Place the sesame seeds on a plate or a shallow dish. Remove the tuna steaks from the marinade, brushing the scallions off the steaks; reserve the marinade. One at a time, coat the steaks in sesame seeds on all sides, pressing the seeds onto the steaks so they'll stick.
  • Spray the grill plates lightly with nonstick spray and place the steaks on the grill. If using a contact grill, close the cover so the top grill rests evenly on the steaks; do not press down. Grill for about 3 minutes for a rare, pink interior; grill longer if you prefer your tuna cooked through.
  • If you are using an open grilling surface, carefully flip the tuna steaks with a pair of tongs after 3 minutes and cook for 3 minutes on the other side. Remove the steaks from the grill and keep warm.
  • While the tuna cooks, pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry and add to the saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • To serve, slice the tuna steaks on the diagonal into thin pieces. Fan the slices on a plate and drizzle with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1242 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SESAME GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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This is a yummy and quick dish. Don't over cook. I like my tuna still pink inside. Left overs are great cold on a green salad!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Tuna

Time 11m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs tuna steaks
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced finely
1/4 inch fresh ginger, grated
black pepper
chili pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Put all marinade ingredients into a zip-lock bag shake and add tuna.
  • Zip and chill for 2 hours.
  • Place steaks on a clean, hot, oiled, grill. And marinade in pot and reduce to half.
  • And turn after 3 minutes and cook for three more minutes. Place on serving dish and pour reduced marinade over steaks.

SESAME TUNA STEAKS



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These sesame-crusted tuna steaks will have your taste buds doing cartwheels for this quick-to-fix recipe for two. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tuna steaks (1 inch thick and 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of tuna steaks with salt; rub with sesame seeds. In a large skillet, cook tuna in oil over medium heat until slightly pink in the center, 2-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 44g protein.

GRILLED TUNA WITH GINGER-SESAME SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
4 tuna steaks, about 6 ounces each
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Make the sauce. Stir-fry the scallions, ginger and garlic in the sesame oil for one to two minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and pour the sauce into a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Sprinkle the tuna fish with olive oil on both sides and season with salt and liberal grindings of pepper. Grill the fish for two to three minutes on each side for rare, longer if you wish it more well-done. Serve with the sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SESAME SEARED TUNA



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Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.

Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
½ cup sesame seeds
wasabi paste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
  • Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

ASIAN SESAME SEARED OR GRILLED TUNA (GLUTEN FREE)



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This is a combination of two fabulous marinades. My kids absolutely love it and ask for me to make it all the time! And, just by using a gluten-free soy sauce, the entire recipe is gluten free! Serve with wasabi paste and rice.

Provided by Nettie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
¼ cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Spread sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. Press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 42.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1066.4 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

GRILLED SESAME TUNA STEAK



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Make and share this Grilled Sesame Tuna Steak recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cachulain

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 36m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 -6 ounces tuna steaks (1/2 inch thick)
2 cups teriyaki sauce
1 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • While this recipe prescribes 6 oz of tuna, larger or smaller steaks may be used. If you find more guests at your table, simply multiply the ingredients by the number of guests. This is a messy operation, so expect to have some wasted seeds and teryaki.
  • Marinade tuna in teryaki for at least 20 minutes but no more than 2 hours.
  • Coat steaks after marinade in sesame seeds.
  • Preheat grill on high while steaks are marinading.
  • Place steaks on preheated grill.
  • Grill for 3 minutes on each side.
  • Use tongs or spatula to turn steaks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.7, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 11058, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 40.8, Protein 36.5

SPICY GRILLED TUNA STEAKS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Salt to taste
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds total, each about 1 inch thick
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mixed green salad (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
  • In a small bowl blend the salt, curry powder, black pepper, and anise and sesame seeds.
  • Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the mixture. Coat evenly and press down so that the mixture adheres well to the steaks. Brush both sides with the oil. Cover with plastic and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • If the tuna is to be grilled make sure the grill is very clean and hot before cooking. Place the steaks on the hot grill. For rare, cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn them, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more. For greater doneness, cook a little longer on each side. If oven-broiled, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks and continue broiling, leaving the door open for rare. Remove, and let stand before serving.
  • To serve, place the mixed green salad in the center of the plate. Cut the tuna into thin slices on the bias and place the slices around the salad.

GRILLED SESAME ORANGE TUNA STEAKS



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This recipe was a collaboration between my son and I. He wanted to enter a contest because he aspires to be a chef someday. Although they look fancy, they're easy to make. -Lorna McFadden, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/4 cup unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)
5 tablespoons sesame ginger marinade, divided

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute peas in butter and honey until crisp-tender. Add oranges and cashews; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Brush tuna with 2 tablespoons marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill tuna, covered, over high heat or broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center., Brush tuna with remaining marinade; serve with rice and snap pea mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 822mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are bright red in color and have a firm texture.
  • Marinate the tuna steaks before grilling. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the fish.
  • Grill the tuna steaks over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the fish while keeping the inside moist and tender.
  • Use a digital meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the tuna steaks. The fish is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help to redistribute the juices and prevent the fish from drying out.
  • Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides. Some popular options include grilled vegetables, rice, and salad.

Conclusion:

Grilled tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can ensure that your tuna steaks turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give grilled tuna steaks a try!

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