It is a necessity for all West Coasters to love salmon as their number one fish, but albacore tuna places a close second! When tuna is served raw, however, it surpasses my love for salmon. Yes, it is true, in the ongoing debate of which is better – raw tuna or raw salmon –  tuna always wins! For those of you who feel similarly, check out this seared tuna recipe from the Cooking Light website.

Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions $
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice $
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 1/4 teaspoons prepared wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil $
• 4 (6-ounce) Albacore tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• Sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle tuna with salt. Combine sesame seeds in a shallow dish. Dredge tuna in sesame seeds. Add tuna to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Serve tuna with sauce.