Sesame-Crusted Tuna Recipe

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Sesame-Crusted Tuna
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  1. In a dry skillet on medium heat, toast the white sesame seeds until they are just beginning to turn light golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and spread seeds on a plate. Add the black sesame seeds to the plate if using, and stir seeds around with fingertips to combine.
  2. Brush the tuna pieces on all sides with olive oil. Season on all sides with salt and pepper, and dip tuna pieces in the seeds, pressing to coat on all sides. Set aside on a wax foil lined cookie sheet.
  3. When ready to cook, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium high in the skillet. When oil is hot, add the butter, when the butter foams, add the fish to the skillet. Let cook without moving the fish for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until the sesame crust begins to crisp and brown. When the crust is golden brown, turn the fish and cook until the other side is golden brown and crisp, about another 2 minutes, adding additional butter if needed to keep the fish from sticking and speed up the browning. Once the second side is browned, turn the fish pieces on edge with tongs, to brown the remaining sides.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside. Fish will be medium rare at this point. If you prefer fish more well done, place the ban with the fish in a 375 degree F oven for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. To serve, slice each portion in half and place on the pasta bed with the edges overlapping. Sprinkle with finishing salt, if desired.
  6. You can substitute tuna with either hamachi or bluefish for a similar effect.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 581.74 Kcal (2436 kJ)
Calories from fat 274.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.54g 47%
Cholesterol 122.56mg 41%
Sodium 112.93mg 5%
Potassium 788.6mg 17%
Total Carbs 2.59g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.35g 5%
Protein 67.84g 136%
Vitamin A 6.9mg 229%
Iron 321.4mg 1786%
Calcium 138.2mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.39 Kcal (973 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.2g 47%
Cholesterol 48.96mg 41%
Sodium 45.11mg 5%
Potassium 315.03mg 17%
Total Carbs 1.03g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 5%
Protein 27.1g 136%
Vitamin A 2.7mg 229%
Iron 128.4mg 1786%
Calcium 55.2mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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