A symphony of bold colors, with opalescent pink center of the sesame-crusted tuna steak taking the stage, framed by an abstract art of vibrant veggies - vivid green baby bok choys, sunny yellow bell peppers, and cherry-red sweet peppers. Flecks of black and white sesame seeds sprinkle the scene, invoking a gentle snowfall. At the edge of the plate, a deep, lively, ginger-lemon dressing awaits to zest things up.

Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Medley of Spring Vegetables

Name: Pan-Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Medley of Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients: fresh tuna steak, 2 (8-ounce each) None; sesame seeds (black and white mix), 1/2 cup None; coconut oil, 1/2 cup None; baby bok choy, 2 halved; yellow bell pepper, 1 julienned; red sweet pepper, 1 julienned; fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons grated; lemon, 1 zest and juice; honey, 2 tablespoons None; salt, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese Fusion

Technique Pan-searing

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: March 13, 2024

This Paleo-friendly dish takes its inspiration from Japanese cooking roots. Harnessing the tantalizing flavor profile of sesame-crusted tuna and a vibrant mix of sautéed seasonal vegetables, this recipe is designed to delight the taste buds while keeping up with your dietary needs.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh tuna steak - 2 (8-ounce each) - None
Sesame seeds (black and white mix) - 1/2 cup - None
Coconut oil - 1/2 cup - None
Baby bok choy - 2 - halved
Yellow bell pepper - 1 - julienned
Red sweet pepper - 1 - julienned
Fresh ginger - 2 tablespoons - grated
Lemon - 1 - zest and juice
Honey - 2 tablespoons - None
Salt - to taste - None

Preparation

Step 1 - 🐟🔄🌰

Roll the two 8-ounce fresh tuna steaks in the 1/2 cup of mixed black and white sesame seeds to ensure they are evenly coated.
Step 2 - 🥥🔥🍳

Heat 1/4 cup of the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the coated tuna steaks and cook them for about 2 minutes on each side, or until your desired doneness. Once cooked, remove and set aside to rest.
Step 3 - 🥥🌶️🥘

Add the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut oil to the same pan. Sauté 2 halved baby bok choys, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 red sweet pepper (both julienned) until they are crisp-tender.
Step 4 - 🍋🍯🧂

In a blender, combine and blend the freshly grated 2 tablespoons of ginger, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons of honey, and salt to taste until the mixture is smooth.
Step 5 - 🐟🌱🍽️

Slice the cooked tuna steaks and serve them atop the vegetables. Lastly, drizzle the fresh ginger-lemon dressing over the top.

Additional

This dish not only adopts the Paleo rules but also perfects a delightful truth of Japanese sensibility - the beauty of simplicity. The recipe can be modified to include any crisp, fresh vegetables of the season. Let the kids sprinkle the sesame seeds or wash the veggies to involve them in the healthy cooking process!