Tastes as good as it looks, this gorgeous Gluten-Free Sesame Crusted Tuna is delicately placed over a bed of gluten-free rice noodles with chopped bell peppers, scallions, and herbs. Are you drooling yet?
So, I got the inspiration for this dish while watching "The F Word" on my treadmill (it's a really fun cooking show)! Chef Gordon Ramsay made a version of this yummy Sesame Crusted Tuna with Asian Noodles dish that made my mouth water! (Seriously, I was drooling a little!)
I really wanted to share this recipe with you because it's super simple, but full of fabulous flavor!
Layer the bottom of a shallow dish with white and black sesame seeds for dredging.
Sushi-grade tuna steaks are so easy to prep. Brush them with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dredge the tuna steaks in the white and black sesame mixture. Get ready to sear!
Don't be intimidated about searing a beautiful piece of tuna steak. It cooks so quickly and perfectly that it's hard to mess up. The preferred doneness is very pink in the middle, but if you're skittish about it being slightly seared, just sear it a bit more on each side.
The finished product is absolutely stunning! Sprinkle more sesame seeds on top and finish off with a dollop of wakame seaweed salad. This dish is a winner!
The presentation of this dish is everything, so please snap a picture of this dish when you make it and post it on our Facebook page. Are you drooling yet?
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Gluten-Free Sesame Crusted Tuna with Asian Noodles
Tastes as good as it looks, this gorgeous Gluten-Free Sesame Crusted Tuna is delicately placed over a bed of gluten-free rice noodles with chopped bell peppers, scallions, and herbs. Are you drooling yet?
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the tuna:
- ½ cup white sesame seeds
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 4 (8-ounce) sushi-grade tuna steaks (ahi tuna or yellowfin)
- Salt & pepper
For the noodles:
- ¼ cup gluten-free soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoons yuzu juice, or juice from 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 oz. vermicelli rice noodles
- ½ red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
- ½ yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly chopped on the bias
- Store-bought wakame (seaweed salad) for garnish
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna: Spread the white and black sesame seeds on the bottom of a shallow dish. Pat the tuna steaks with paper towels to dry.
- Brush each tuna steak with 1 tablespoon canola oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge each piece in the sesame seeds to thoroughly coat.
- Heat a heavy skillet over high heat with remaining canola oil until oil starts to shimmer. Sear the tuna steaks on both sides for approximately 1 minute until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest on a cutting board. When at room temperature, slice the tuna on the bias into about ½ thick slices.
Make the noodles:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, yuzu juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice noodles and cook approximately 4-5 minutes until al-dente. Rinse the noodles under cold water in a strainer.
- Place the noodles in a large mixing bowl and toss with the sauce, bell peppers, cilantro, mint, and scallions until thoroughly coated.
To plate: Place a nice portion of the noodles mixture on the bottom of a shallow bowl or plate. Top with slices of tuna, sprinkle black sesame seeds and a dollop of wakame on top.
Notes
- You can find wakame seaweed salad at the sushi counter at your local grocery store.
- Sushi-grade tuna is sold at select grocery stores like Whole Foods, Costco, and Fresh Market.
- Adapted from: Chef Gordon Ramsay's Sesame Crusted Tuna recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 830
- Sugar: 2.6 g
- Sodium: 1303.4 mg
- Fat: 34.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 59.8 g
- Protein: 68.1 g
- Cholesterol: 88.6 mg
Cheryl says
Great recipe, super-easy! It's going in my regular rotation.
Asian Caucasian says
So happy that you like this tuna recipe! It's a keeper and so easy. Thank you so much for your feedback, Cheryl!