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Easy Everything-Crusted Tuna Recipe with Snap Peas & Tahini-Jang Sauce

This easy everything-crusted tuna recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a busy weeknight.
The seared tuna is coated in everything bagel seasoning for a crunchy crust, paired with sautéed snap peas, and served alongside a creamy, tangy tahini-jang sauce.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 4- to 6-ounce tuna steaks
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce divided
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted or plain, divided
  • 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as vegetable or avocado oil
  • 1 pound snap peas
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini or any nut/seed butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Tuna: Coat the tuna steaks with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and let them sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes if time allows.
  • Preheat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Coat the Tuna: Pat the tuna steaks dry and rub them with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Press them into a plate of everything bagel seasoning until fully coated. Add more seasoning if needed.
  • Sear the Tuna: Add neutral oil to the hot skillet, swirling to coat. Sear the tuna steaks for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until the seeds turn golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 45 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest.
  • Cook the Snap Peas: Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. When shimmering, toss in the snap peas. Grate the garlic and zest half the lime directly into the pan. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce before removing from heat.
  • Prepare the Sauce: In a small jar, combine gochujang, tahini, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Squeeze in the juice from the zested lime half. Cover the jar and shake well until smooth.
  • Slice & Serve: Cut the tuna into ½-inch thick slices and divide among four plates. Serve with the sautéed snap peas and a side of the tahini-jang sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

Making the Sauce Smoother: If the tahini is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
Adjusting Spice Levels: Add extra soy sauce and honey if the sauce is too spicy. If it's too thin, mix in more tahini.
Ingredient Swaps: Substitute snap peas with snow peas, frozen peas (shorter cooking time), green beans (longer cooking time), or asparagus (same cooking time).
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