Sesame Crusted Tuna with Cilantro Lime Aioli
Sesame-crusted yellowfin tuna that is pan-seared and served rare over a bed of rice. Garnished with homemade spicy cilantro-lime aioli and soy sauce.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 ounce yellowfin or bigeye tuna filets roughly 3/4- 1 inch thick
- Jasmine or brown rice 2 servings or 3/4 cup dry
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon canola oil for cooking
- Low sodium soy sauce for serving
- Sliced jalapeno for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Cilantro Lime Aioli
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lime juice squeezed and zested
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro stems included
- half a jalapeno cored and seeds removed (optional)
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all aioli ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Let rest in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Aioli can be made ahead of time. Prepare rice according to the instructions on the package.
- Season tuna all over with salt and pepper. Place sesame seeds on a plate and mix to combine. Press filets into the seeds until completely covered. If it's easier, you can also sprinkle filets all over with sesame seeds. I like to liberally cover.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Let the pan become hot before proceeding. Place filets face down and sear for 90 seconds. Flip and sear for an additional 90 seconds. For tuna that is pink in the center and more cooked through, sear for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and set on a cutting board to rest for 3 minutes before slicing.
- Slice filets against the natural grain and serve over rice drizzled with soy sauce and aioli. Garnish with jalapeno slices and lime wedges.
Notes
Tuna will be very rare/raw in the middle if prepared as outlined above. If you prefer a slightly pink center, sear for 2-4 minutes per side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filet with aioli, no rice | Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 27.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 885mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 2.1g