Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak on Arugula

By jargrr

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 16 oz sushi grade tuna
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 8 tsp black and white sesame seeds
• kosher salt
• fresh pepper
• 4 cups arugula
• For the soy-ginger vinaigrette:
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 1 tbsp minced green onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

Rub the tuna steaks with 1 tsp oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip entire surface of each steak into sesame seeds. Place the tuna steaks in a very hot saute pan and cook for only 1 minute on each side. Set aside on a platter.

Meanwhile, prepare salad and soy vinaigrette. Lightly coat salad with vinaigrette. Slice tuna steaks and place on top of arugula. Drizzle additional vinaigrette over the top.