*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                  Seared Sesame Coated Tuna over Arugula Salad

Recipe By     : Cooking Monday To Friday Show #MF6613
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :
Categories    : Salads                      Tuna

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
       2                Fresh tuna steaks (6 to 8 oz)
       1  tb            Sesame oil -- mixed with:
       1  ts            Rice vinegar -- or to taste
     1/3  c             White sesame seeds -- or a
                        - combination of white and black
                        Salt and pepper
       4  c             Arugula -- washed, mixed with:
                        Boston lettuce leaves -- washed
     1/4  c             Vinaigrette -- made with mustard

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Brush tuna with sesame oil and rice vinegar and dip sides, bottom and
top, into sesame seeds and transfer to a non-stick baking sheet. Bake
for 10 minutes for rare or 20 minutes for more well done.

Meanwhile wash and dry salad and lightly coat with dressing. Make
dipping sauce.

To serve, slice tuna steaks on bias and fan out in middle of plate;
surround slices with salad and drizzle soy ginger reduction over the
top.

Yield: 2 Servings


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