Sesame Tuna Steak With Wok-Fried Vegetables
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Sesame with tuna is one of those classic flavor combinations that I turn to again and again. I love sesame oil, too, but it has such a strong, distinctive flavor that a little goes a long way.
Sesame Tuna Steak With Wok-Fried Vegetables
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 6-ounce tuna steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow onion
- 8 asparagus
- About 5 cups fresh spinach
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 small red bird's-eye chili
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 scallions
- A handful fresh cilantro
Directions
- Spread the sesame seeds out over a large plate and then, one at a time, press both sides of the tuna steaks down firmly onto the plate so the seeds stick on all sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick frying pan, and when hot, sear the tuna steaks for 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Take the tuna out of the pan and set aside.
- Heat the remaining oil in a large wok and cook the onions for 2 minutes, then add the asparagus and stir-fry for an additional few minutes.
- Now add the spinach and stir until it wilts, then add the lemon juice and take off the heat.
- Add the chile and sesame oil and mix well, then season to taste.
- Divide the wok-fried vegetables between four serving plates. Arrange the tuna on top and sprinkle with scallions and cilantro to garnish.