Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steaks with Ginger-Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-06 · Updated 2026-07-06

Pan-seared tuna steaks with a crunchy sesame crust, drizzled with a sweet and tangy ginger-soy glaze for an elegant yet easy dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs tuna steaks, black sesame seeds, white sesame seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each), about 1-inch thick tuna steaks
• 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced thinly for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow bowl, mix 1/4 cup black sesame seeds and 1/4 cup white sesame seeds. Pat dry 4 tuna steaks (6 oz each) and press each side firmly into the sesame seeds to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sesame-crusted tuna steaks and sear for 2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer for desired doneness. Remove from heat and rest for 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: While tuna cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl until honey dissolves.
4. Step 4: Slice the tuna steaks against the grain and arrange on plates. Drizzle the ginger-soy glaze on top and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.