Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

A quick seared tuna steak encrusted with toasted sesame seeds, served with a tangy wasabi soy glaze for an Asian-inspired main course. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 14 minutes, pairs tuna steak, 6 oz, white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 1, 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

• 1 piece tuna steak, 6 oz
• 2 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp wasabi paste
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 1 tsp wasabi paste, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp fresh lime juice in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth to create the wasabi soy glaze and set aside.
2. Step 2: Place 1 piece 6 oz tuna steak on a plate and press both sides evenly into a mixture of 2 tbsp white sesame seeds and 2 tbsp black sesame seeds until coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sesame-crusted tuna and sear for 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare doneness, or longer to your preference, until the sesame crust is golden and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove tuna from the pan and let rest for 2 minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and drizzle with the prepared wasabi soy glaze before serving.