Seared Sesame Tuna Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Delicate seared tuna slices nestled in crisp lettuce leaves with a zesty ginger-soy dressing for a light Asian-inspired wrap. This Asian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (low carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs fresh sushi-grade tuna steak, toasted sesame seeds, large butter lettuce leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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

• 8 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna steak
• 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 8 large butter lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp minced green onion
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pour 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds onto a shallow plate. Press 8 oz fresh sushi-grade tuna steak into seeds on all sides to coat evenly.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat until shimmering. Sear tuna for 1 1/2 minutes per side to achieve rare center; remove and let rest 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Thinly slice seared tuna against the grain into 1/4-inch slices.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced green onion, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice until well combined.
5. Step 5: Arrange 8 large butter lettuce leaves on a platter. Place about 1 tbsp shredded carrot and 1 tbsp thinly sliced cucumber in the center of each leaf.
6. Step 6: Top vegetables with 2-3 slices of seared tuna per leaf. Drizzle 1 tbsp ginger-soy dressing over each wrap.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately for a refreshing, flavorful Asian-inspired lettuce wrap experience.