Summer time is here and we are all looking for three things… healthy, fresh and delicious. Lucky for us this recipe has it all!
While it’s perfect for a lunch alone, it’s also great if you’re having some girlfriends over – it will be sure to impress them. Or even better, a satisfying light dinner for you and your hubby!
Seared Tuna with Asian Slaw Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb Sushi Grade Tuna Steak
- 4 Tablespoons Mixed Sesame Seeds
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
- Sea Salt & White Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
Directions
Coat both sides of the tuna with sesame oil lightly. Then coat each side (including ends) with the sesame seeds.
Heat a frying pan on medium high heat. Sear in a frying pan for about 2 minutes on each side-(depending on thickness of tuna steak) leaving the inside of the tuna rare. Place on a paper towel and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.
Slice into 1/4 inch slices with a sharp knife (not serrated). Set aside and place into the fridge. This will help it remain firm and be easy to slice.
Asian Slaw
Ingredients
- 1/4 Head Cabbage, Shredded
- 1/3 Head Red Cabbage, Shredded
- 2 Scallions, Sliced
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1 Anaheim Pepper, Diced (for more heat you can use a Jalapeno or even a smidge of Sirracha!)
- Cilantro, Chopped
- Salt & Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
Directions
Combine all ingredients together for the Asian Slaw. Then place slices of Tuna on top.
**Side Notes**
- A little sesame oil goes a long way!
- If you can’t locate Ponzu Sauce where you live, a Japanese Rice Vinegar is available in almost all supermarkets
- If you find that your tuna starts to break and crumble easily, put it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm back up
- Can’t find sushi grade tuna in your market? Go to your favorite sushi restaurant and ask them for it to go!
- Don’t like the tuna raw? Cook it for a few more minutes on each side… your rules… your kitchen!
Enjoy!
