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Sesame- Crusted Tuna Steaks with Lime Dipping Sauce

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 25 to 30 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pounds 1-inch-thick tuna steaks
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • Chopped scallion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Start the coals or heat a gas grill for hot direct cooking. Make sure the grates are clean.
  2. Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Brush with the oil on both sides. Put the sesame seeds on a small plate and dredge the steaks in them, coating the tuna completely, even the sides.
  3. Whisk the lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. (You can dredge the tuna and make the dipping sauce several hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate until ready to grill.)
  4. Put the steaks on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook 1 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the desired doneness (see the headnote); nick with a small knife to peek inside as necessary. Transfer the tuna to individual serving plates, garnish with scallion if you like, and serve with small bowls of dipping sauce. Or slice the tuna and serve family style, passing the sauce at the table.

—Recipe from How to Grill Everything