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Sesame-Crusted Tuna Steak

23 min · 2 servings · 380 kcal

Pat the tuna steaks dry, rub them with soy sauce, sesame oil and grated ginger and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 piece tuna steaks, about 180 g each
  • 3 tbsp sesame seeds, white and black
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

  1. Pat the tuna steaks dry, rub them with soy sauce, sesame oil and grated ginger and leave to marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the sesame seeds with the salt and pepper on a plate and press each steak into them, coating every side.
  3. Brush the air fryer basket with olive oil and place the steaks inside, leaving space between them.
  4. Cook at 200°C for 6-8 minutes, turning halfway, for a seared crust and a pink centre.
  5. Rest for 2 minutes, slice thickly against the grain and serve.

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