Sesame-Crusted Tuna

Ingredients

4 tuna steaks - (4 oz ea)
2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup sesame seeds

Method

Rub both sides of the tuna steaks with the sesame oil and garlic, then season with the salt and black pepper.

Place the sesame seeds in a shallow dish and press the tuna into the seeds to coat completely.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated fish and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1 tuna steak.

Exchanges Per Serving: 4 Lean Meat, 1 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 281; Calories from Fat 150; Fat 17g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 42mg; Sodium 114mg; Carbohydrates 4g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Sugars 2g; Protein 29g.

Yield

4 Servings


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