Seared Sesame Coated Tuna Over Arugula Salad
- Two (6 to 8 ounce) fresh tuna steaks
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil mixed with 1 teaspoon or so rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup white sesame seeds or a combination of white and black seeds seasoned with salt and pepper
- 4 cups washed arugula mixed with washed Boston lettuce leaves
- 1/4 cup vinaigrette made with mustard
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Brush tuna with sesame oil and rice vinegar and dip sides, bottom and top, into sesame seeds and transfer to a non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes for rare or 20 minutes for more well done.
- Meanwhile wash and dry salad and lightly coat with dressing.
- Make dipping sauce.
- To serve, slice tuna steaks on bias and fan out in middle of plate; surround slices with salad and drizzle soy ginger reduction over the top.
tuna, sesame oil, white sesame seeds, vinaigrette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/seared-sesame-coated-tuna-over-arugula-salad-recipe.html (may not work)