Best 8 Sesame Crusted Tuna With Watercress Salad Recipes

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Sesame crusted tuna with watercress salad is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavor of sesame-crusted tuna with the refreshing crunch of a watercress salad. This dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal that's packed with flavor and nutrition. The tuna is seared until it's perfectly cooked, and the watercress salad is dressed with a tangy vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's easy to make even for beginner cooks.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED TUNA AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ASIAN FLAVORS



Grilled Tuna and Watercress Salad with Asian Flavors image

Searing the tuna well on the outside but leaving it rare on the inside gives you a lovely contrast between the two textures. That said, if you like your tuna cooked through, the salad will still be delicious.

Provided by Chris Schlesinger

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons white peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak (about 2 inches thick)
1 pound jicama, peeled
2 bunches watercress (10 ounces), tough stems discarded
2 scallions, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
  • Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger.
  • Combine coriander seeds, white peppercorns, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub vegetable oil all over tuna, then coat with spice mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
  • Oil grill rack, then grill tuna, covered only if using a gas grill, turning onto all sides, until seared on all sides but still very rare inside, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut across the grain into 8 slices.
  • Julienne jicama using an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/8-inch julienne attachment or using a knife.
  • Toss watercress and jicama with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve tuna over salad, sprinkled with scallions. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA WITH ASIAN SLAW



Sesame Crusted Tuna with Asian Slaw image

This is a healthy light dinner perfect for a hot summer night. Even better, it can be on the table in 20 minutes! -Jackie Campbell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) shredded red cabbage (about 4 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled and julienned
1 medium Granny Smith apple, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup julienned carrot
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 cup sesame ginger salad dressing, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing and salt., Place remaining dressing and sesame seeds in separate shallow bowls. Dip tuna in dressing, then in sesame seeds to coat both sides., In a large skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat until medium-rare to slightly pink in center, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

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

SEARED SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA



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Posted in response to a request. This is a beautiful and simple way to serve one of the tastiest fish around.. enjoy!

Provided by Miraklegirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup black sesame seed
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
4 (6 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, 1 inch thick
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the two types of sesame seeds and stir to mix.
  • Season the tuna with salt and pepper and dredge in the sesame seeds, coating the tuna evenly.
  • In a non stick pan, warm the oil until smoking, arrange the tuna in the pan (making sure not to overcrowd) and cook until the white sesame seeds start to turn golden underneath (around 1 minute).
  • Carefully turn the tuna over and cook for about another minute.
  • Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.6, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 64.6, Sodium 69.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 44.5

SESAME-CRUSTED TUNA



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, optional
salt and freshly ground black pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing the fish
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds tuna steaks, cut in 6 equal portions, approximately 1-inch thick
fleur de sel

Steps:

  • In a dry skillet on medium heat, toast the white sesame seeds until they are just beginning to turn light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and spread seeds on a plate. Add the black sesame seeds to the plate if using, and stir seeds around with fingertips to combine.
  • Brush the tuna pieces on all sides with olive oil. Season on all sides with salt and pepper, and dip tuna pieces in the seeds, pressing to coat on all sides. Set aside on a wax foil lined cookie sheet.
  • When ready to cook, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high in the skillet. When oil is hot, add the butter, when the butter foams, add the fish to the skillet. Let cook without moving the fish for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the sesame crust begins to crisp and brown. When the crust is golden brown, turn the fish and cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, about another 2 minutes, adding additional butter if needed to keep the fish from sticking and speed up the browning. Once the second side is browned, turn the fish pieces on edge with tongs, to brown the remaining sides.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. Fish will be medium rare at this point. If you prefer fish more well done, place the ban with the fish in a 375 degree F oven for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To serve, slice each portion in half and place on the pasta bed with the edges overlapping. Sprinkle with finishing salt, if desired.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

SESAME SEARED TUNA AND SUSHI BAR SPINACH SALAD



Sesame Seared Tuna and Sushi Bar Spinach Salad image

This recipe is dedicated to the other side of the sushi bar menu, where after you work your way through the nigiri and sushi rolls, you discover things like tuna tataki and cold, Japanese-style spinach salad. While I can't promise authenticity, I can promise this is fast and simple to make--and I think, extremely delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound baby spinach leaves
3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon mirin
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 (5 ounce) sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks
salt to taste
2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon prepared ponzu sauce

Steps:

  • Place spinach in a dry pot set over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until it just begins to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer into a strainer to cool.
  • While spinach cools, toast white sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until light golden brown. Transfer into a mortar and pestle and crush into a very coarse paste, leaving some seeds whole. Add white sugar, soy sauce, and mirin. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine and reserve.
  • Transfer cooled spinach to a towel and squeeze out any excess liquid. Chop roughly and add to a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.
  • Mix mayonnaise, miso paste, and rice vinegar together for miso mayo sauce. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
  • Lightly salt tuna steaks, and then coat all sides well with as many sesame seeds as you like, pressing them lightly as you do.
  • Brush a nonstick pan with oil and place over medium heat. Sear tuna steaks in the hot pan for 30 to 45 seconds on each side, as well as each edges.
  • Slice and place tuna over the miso sauce. Brush tuna with ponzu and serve with spinach salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1167 mg, Sugar 8 g

FRESH TUNA AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Fresh Tuna and Watercress Salad image

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoon reduces-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 12- to 14-ounce fresh tuna steal (about 1 inch thick)
2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed
1 bunch radishes, trimmed, sliced
Sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Blend first 7 ingredients in processor until almost smooth. Pour 1/3 cup sauce into glass pie plate; add fish and turn to coat. Marinate fish 15 minutes per side. Reserve remaining sauce.
  • Drain marinade from fish into heavy medium skillet. Cook over high heat until beginning to boil. Add fish and cook until just opaque in center, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to cutting board; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • Combine watercress and radishes in large shallow bowl and toss to blend. Arrange fish slices over. Sprinkle with sesame seeds; serve with reserved sauce.

Tips:

  • For the freshest tuna, look for fish that is bright red in color and has a mild, briny smell.
  • If you don't have a sushi-grade tuna steak, you can use a regular tuna steak and sear it quickly in a hot skillet before coating it with the sesame crust.
  • To make the sesame crust, use a combination of white and black sesame seeds for a more flavorful and visually appealing crust.
  • Be sure to press the sesame seeds firmly into the tuna steak so that they adhere well.
  • When searing the tuna steak, be careful not to overcook it. The fish should be cooked to medium-rare or medium, depending on your preference.
  • The watercress salad is a refreshing and light accompaniment to the sesame-crusted tuna. Be sure to use fresh watercress for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can use another type of leafy green, such as arugula or spinach.

Conclusion:

Sesame-crusted tuna with watercress salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The tuna is seared to perfection and coated in a flavorful sesame crust, while the watercress salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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