Sesame Tuna with Cucumber Salad

Ellen Whiteman

Sesame Tuna with Cucumber Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish with Asian influences. The tuna steaks are marinated in a soy sauce and sesame seed mixture, then seared to perfection. The cucumber salad is made with English cucumber, rice wine vinegar, fresh ginger, and a touch of sugar for a refreshing and tangy side. This pescatarian recipe is packed with seafood goodness and is perfect for those who love Asian flavors.

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🐟 Pescatarian
Asian
Seafood
Sesame
Salad
Healthy

10 mins

20 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 25g
Fats - 10g
Carbs - 15g

Ingredients

Total: 9Serves: 4
1 English Cucumber
Notes:

seedless

1/4 cup Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger
Notes:

grated and peeled

1 teaspoon Sugar
4 4-ounce Tuna Steaks
Notes:

1 inch thick

1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Notes:

reduced-sodium

3/2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds
3/2 teaspoons Black Sesame Seeds
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Step 1 : 

Cut cucumber lengthwise into long strips with a vegetable peeler. Combine vinegar, ginger, and sugar; toss with cucumber. Set aside.

Step 2 : 

Brush both sides of fish with soy sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds over one side of fish, pressing gently to coat. Place fish on grill rack coated with cooking spray; cover and grill 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Step 3 : 

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