Sesame‑Crusted Tuna with Avocado Miso Cream & Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu
Seared tuna steaks are coated in a crunchy black‑and‑white sesame crust, served with a silky avocado‑miso cream and a bright miso‑yuzu ponzu sauce. The dish balances rich umami, citrus freshness, and elegant garnish for a refined dinner.
Recipe by dekookpsycholoog· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 4/5 lb tuna steak
- 2 tbsp black sesame
- 2 tbsp white sesame
- neutral oil
- scallions
- lime zest
- red pepper
- edible flowers
Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu
- 1 tsp white miso
- 1 tsp water
- 3 tbsp yuzu ponzu
- 1 tsp mirin
Avocado Miso Cream
- 1 avocado
- 1 1/2 tsp white miso
- 0.5 lime lime
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- 11. In a shallow bowl, combine the black sesame and white sesame seeds; set aside for crusting.
- 22. Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels, then lightly season both sides with a pinch of salt.
- 33. Press each tuna steak into the sesame mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
- 44. Heat a stainless‑steel skillet over medium‑high heat and add a splash of neutral oil.
- 55. When the oil shimmers, sear the tuna for 20–30 seconds on each side, including the narrow edges, until a golden crust forms but the interior remains raw and bright red.
- 66. Transfer the seared tuna to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- 77. While the tuna rests, prepare the Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu: whisk the white miso with water until smooth, then stir in the yuzu ponzu and mirin. Set the sauce aside.
- 88. Make the Avocado Miso Cream: in a food processor, blend the ripe avocado, 1.5 tsp of white miso, lime juice (from the half lime), Greek yogurt, olive oil, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth.
- 99. Slice the rested tuna into 1 cm‑thick pieces using a sharp knife.
- 1010. Arrange the tuna slices on a serving plate, drizzle or spoon the miso‑yuzu ponzu around the base, and dollop generous spoonfuls of the avocado miso cream beside the fish.
- 1111. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions, a sprinkle of extra black and white sesame seeds, lime zest, thin ribbons of red pepper, and a few edible flowers for color.
- 1212. Serve immediately while the tuna is still warm on the outside and raw in the center.
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- How long does it take to make Sesame‑Crusted Tuna with Avocado Miso Cream & Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu?
- About 20 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sesame‑Crusted Tuna with Avocado Miso Cream & Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sesame‑Crusted Tuna with Avocado Miso Cream & Miso‑Yuzu Ponzu recipe come from?
- It was shared by dekookpsycholoog on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.