Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Mango Salsa

Directions

Step 1

Add mango, red pepper, red onion,

Step 2

jalapeño and cilantro to a medium-size

Step 3

bowl and mix together.

Step 4

Squeeze lime juice over the top and sprinkle

Step 5

with salt and stir.

Step 6

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 7

Season the tuna on both sides with salt and

Step 8

pepper.

Step 9

Press the tuna into the sesame seeds, coating

Step 10

completely on all sides.

Step 11

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 12

To avoid overcrowding the pan, sear two tuna

Step 13

steaks at a time. Use tongs to gently support the

Step 14

steaks while searing. Once the pan is hot, sear

Step 15

each side just long enough for the white sesame

Step 16

seeds to develop a little golden color, 1 to 1½

Step 17

minutes per side.

Step 18

Transfer the tuna to a cutting board, repeat the

Step 19

process with the remaining steaks.

Step 20

Cut the tuna steaks into thin slices and arrange

Step 21

over fresh greens.

Step 22

Serve with mango salsa and steamed rice.