Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Steaks with Pickled Cucumbers

Name: Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Steaks with Pickled Cucumbers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, Asian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons water; 1/2 (Heaping) teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 (Scant) teaspoon chilli powder, (ground red serrano chile); 2 medium sized Persian cucumbers (or 1 English hothouse cucumber); 1/4 cup (60 ml) low sodium soy sauce, ((use gluten-free if following a gluten-free diet)); 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger root; 2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions, (green parts only); 4, 4-ounce (115 g) fresh ahi tuna steaks, (about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick, skin removed); 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds; 3 tablespoons hulled sesame seeds; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Low FODMAP Garlic-Infused Oil,

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:5min

This dish features sushi grade ahi tuna that is seared lightly after being coated with two colors of sesame seeds. The pickled cucumbers on the side are more than a fresh, crunchy condiment - they are a mini salad that cuts through the richness of the tuna.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:13:35 GMT