Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Summer Salsa

Rating: 4.21 stars
24 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

This grilled tuna recipe is a summer favorite. It cooks up quickly and is very easy to make!

By carolinering
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Ingredients

2
Original recipe yields 2 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate.

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  • Mix together the avocado, mango, lime juice, ground ginger, and wasabi powder in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until ready to serve.

  • Spread the sesame seeds over the bottom of a shallow dish. Brush the tuna steaks with the canola oil, and dip into the sesame seeds, evenly coating both sides.

  • Place tuna steaks on prepared grill. Cook until fish turns opaque, turning once, about 4 minutes for 1 inch thick steaks. Serve immediately with summer salsa and additional wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
498 calories; 31.9 g protein; 31.6 g carbohydrates; 50.5 mg cholesterol; 65.3 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Bethy
Rating: 4 stars
04/21/2008
Loved this recipe! Easy light and refreshing. I of couse had to add some additional things for preference. First I used sesame oil instead of canola. For a better presentation I also used white and black sesame seeds. Lastly salsa isn't salsa to me with out onion garlic and cilantro so I added some of each. FANTASTIC! Read More
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Most helpful critical review

xayide
Rating: 3 stars
01/25/2011
So... I used frozen tuna steaks my wasabi powder is old and mild and I substituted orange/peach/mango juice for the lime. Still this recipe was solidly unremarkable. The tuna steaks needed salt pepper or something more than sesame to flavor the bites without salsa. I ended up sprinkling my serving with cayenne to make it more interesting. Read More
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24 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 11
  • 4 star values: 8
  • 3 star values: 4
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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Bethy
Rating: 4 stars
04/21/2008
Loved this recipe! Easy light and refreshing. I of couse had to add some additional things for preference. First I used sesame oil instead of canola. For a better presentation I also used white and black sesame seeds. Lastly salsa isn't salsa to me with out onion garlic and cilantro so I added some of each. FANTASTIC! Read More
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(14)
Bethy
Rating: 4 stars
04/21/2008
Loved this recipe! Easy light and refreshing. I of couse had to add some additional things for preference. First I used sesame oil instead of canola. For a better presentation I also used white and black sesame seeds. Lastly salsa isn't salsa to me with out onion garlic and cilantro so I added some of each. FANTASTIC! Read More
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mommajana
Rating: 5 stars
10/13/2007
An outstanding recipe. I used a sushi grade of Ahi Tuna and made the recipe exactly as directed. The flavors were very complimentary of one another. This dish presents very well for entertaining. I only regret that I ate it before I took a photo of it to submit. Thanks for a keeper!! Read More
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Marie M.
Rating: 5 stars
09/28/2007
Absolutely delicious!! I couldn't find wasabe powder so I just used wasabe paste. My husband tasted the summer salsa without the tuna and didn't like it at all. BUT when served with the tuna both of us thought it was perfect. I will definitely make this dish again. Read More
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Terry
Rating: 5 stars
04/28/2008
Wow! This recipe makes you look like a chef! I cubed my tuna and cooked it in a covered skillet with a little canola oil (I don't have a grill). I also had a little wasabi mayonnaise on the side. It was restaurant quality. Read More
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xayide
Rating: 3 stars
01/25/2011
So... I used frozen tuna steaks my wasabi powder is old and mild and I substituted orange/peach/mango juice for the lime. Still this recipe was solidly unremarkable. The tuna steaks needed salt pepper or something more than sesame to flavor the bites without salsa. I ended up sprinkling my serving with cayenne to make it more interesting. Read More
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spazsimon
Rating: 5 stars
04/20/2008
SO good! I didn't use the wasabi powder but I did put lime zest in the salsa and it was fab! Will do it again for sure! Read More
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Laura
Rating: 4 stars
08/12/2010
This was delicious! I didn't even have to toast the sesame seeds they got nice and crispy while cooking on the tuna. I let them brown a lot which gave more flavor to the tuna. The salsa was incredible - I didn't even bother with the wasabi and it was very flavorful and a perfect combination with the sesame seeds. I don't have a grill so I did this in a heavy pan on the stove top. Read More
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rho.mox
Rating: 5 stars
04/20/2009
The summer salsa is the BEST part of this recipe. I've made it since on it's own for tortilla chips and think it would be great with tilapia or shrimp. This was fantastic with a nice semi dry white wine. Fantastic! Make sure your avocado and mango and nice and ripe. Read More
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TChappell11
Rating: 5 stars
03/29/2008
WOW! Fast & delicious! Loved it can't wait to do this one again. Read More
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