Description
This is a pan seared tuna dish that is best served with grated carrots.
Ingredients
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 ½ pounds sashimi grade tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1 carrot, grated
Instructions
- Pour the teriyaki sauce into a shallow dish or bowl
- and place tuna steaks in the sauce to marinate. Cover
- and allow to marinate for about 45 minutes at room temperature. The steaks will cook more evenly if they are not cold.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place tuna steaks in the hot oil
- and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Squeeze juice from the lemon over the steaks
- and sprinkle with sesame seeds. When the bottom is light brown
- flip the steaks
- and cook until browned on the other side. The center will still be slightly red. Season with sea salt and pepper.
- Place the tuna steaks onto serving plates
- and garnish with grated carrots. Serve the pan drippings as a dipping sauce.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4