- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Nutty and crunchy on the outside, perfectly pink in the middle — this seared tuna preparation is a classic for a reason.
Ingredient:
- 3 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass (tender inner part only)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 (10-ounce) tuna steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- Mayonnaise, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
