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Close-up of a seared tuna steak with a golden-brown crust and tender pink center, garnished with soy sauce, fresh herbs, and a lime slice, set against a softly blurred background.

Perfectly Seared Tuna Recipe: A Global Delight for Lunch

Seared tuna is a quick and easy dish with a crispy, golden-brown exterior and a tender, rare center. This high-protein, omega-3-rich meal is not only healthy but also packed with flavor. It’s perfect for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner, and you can customize it with various sides and sauces.
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Prep Time 13 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Japanese, Mediterranean
Servings 2 peoples
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan
  • Small bowl (for marinade)
  • Paper towel (for drying tuna)
  • Sharp knife (for slicing tuna)
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Sushi-grade tuna steaks
  • Soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil
  • Fresh ginger, garlic, black pepper
  • Sesame seeds, sea salt, red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Lemon wedges, wasabi or sriracha mayo for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Marinade: Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, and garlic. Marinate tuna for 10-15 minutes.
    Top-down view of a wooden countertop with a glass bowl of dark marinade and fresh tuna steaks. A wooden spoon drizzles marinade over the tuna. Sesame seeds and cilantro garnish the scene.
  • Preheat Pan: Heat a skillet over high heat with a little olive oil.
    Close-up of a cast-iron skillet on high heat with shimmering olive oil. Wisps of smoke rise, indicating it's ready for searing. A blurred background shows a wooden countertop with fresh ingredients.
  • Sear Tuna: Pat dry the tuna, and season with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds. Sear for 45-60 seconds on each side.
    Close-up of a sesame-crusted tuna steak searing in a hot skillet. The golden crust contrasts with the rare pink center. Tongs flip the steak as steam rises, with seasoning bowls in the blurred background.
  • Rest & Slice: Rest the tuna for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
    Seared tuna steak on a wooden cutting board, mid-slice with a chef’s knife. The golden sesame crust contrasts with the rare pink center. Thin slices fan out, with dipping sauce and sesame seeds nearby.
  • Serve: Garnish with lemon, wasabi, or sriracha mayo, and serve with rice, avocado, or greens.
    Plated seared tuna on a ceramic dish, fanned out to reveal a pink center. Drizzled with sriracha mayo, with wasabi, lemon, rice, avocado, and greens. Chopsticks rest beside, with sesame seeds and soy sauce nearby.

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