Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Aioli

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A quick and elegant dish featuring seared tuna steaks crusted with toasted sesame seeds, paired with a creamy wasabi aioli for a bold Asian-inspired flavor. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 16 minutes, pairs fresh 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 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shallow dish, mix 2 tbsp black sesame seeds and 2 tbsp white sesame seeds evenly. Season 4 fresh 6 oz tuna steaks with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides, then press each steak into the sesame seed mixture to coat all sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tuna steaks and sear for 1.5 minutes per side for rare, or 2.5 minutes for medium-rare, until sesame crust is golden and tuna is just cooked through.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp wasabi paste, 1 tsp lime juice, and 1 tsp freshly grated ginger until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: Slice seared tuna steaks into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve drizzled with wasabi aioli and a side of 2 tbsp soy sauce for dipping.

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