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Sesame crusted tuna in a white bowl with Asian noodles help up by chopsticks on a bamboo placemat.

Gluten-Free Sesame Crusted Tuna with Asian Noodles

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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

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For the tuna:

  • 1/2 cup white sesame seeds
  • 1/2 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:

  • 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoons yuzu juice, or juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 oz. vermicelli rice noodles
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 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 1/2 thick slices.

Make the noodles:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, yuzu juice, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. 
  • Author: Asian Caucasian
  • 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

Find it online: https://asianinspiredeats.com/gluten-free-sesame-crusted-tuna-with-asian-noodles/