Sesame Tuna Steaks with Noodle Salad
Pan-seared yellowfin tuna steaks crusted in sesame seeds, served over a refreshing noodle salad with green beans, cherry tomatoes, and crispy fried aromatics. Tossed with toasted sesame oil, soy, and lime dressing. Quick weeknight dinner balancing protein, vegetables, and Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 5 cm fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks
- spring onions, sliced
- 7 oz green beans
- 2 vermicelli noodle nests
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 9 oz cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 3 ½ oz sesame seeds
- 4 yellowfin tuna steaks, 150g eachbluefin tuna1:1tuna
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and gently fry the sliced chilli, garlic cloves, and ginger matchsticks until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Fry the sliced green onions in the same pan until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Bring a pan of water to boil and cook the green beans for 2 minutes. Add the noodle nests and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until al dente. Drain and refresh in cold water.
- 4
Mix the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and lime juice in a large bowl. Toss through the noodles and green beans with the cherry tomatoes and green onions.
- 5
Put the sesame seeds on a plate and press the tuna steaks on top to coat all over.
- 6
Heat olive oil in a frying pan over high heat and cook the steaks for 1 minute on each side. Slice and serve with the noodle salad and crispy aromatics.
Tips
Press tuna steaks firmly into sesame seeds to ensure even coating on all sides before searing.
Good to Know
Noodle salad keeps refrigerated 1-2 days. Tuna best served immediately after cooking.
Prepare all ingredients and make the dressing up to 4 hours ahead. Cook green beans and noodles up to 2 hours ahead and keep refrigerated.
Divide noodle salad between plates, top with sliced tuna steaks, and scatter crispy aromatics over.
Common Mistakes
Do not overcook tuna steaks beyond 1 minute per side to avoid drying out the fish.
Do not skip refreshing noodles in cold water to avoid overcooking and mushiness.
Do not skip pressing tuna firmly into sesame seeds to avoid uneven coating.
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
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