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Easy Seared Tuna Tacos

Switch up your taco nights with these Easy Seared Tuna Tacos that are perfect for the warm weather. Pair them with homemade corn tortillas for a delicious dinner that doesn't take long at all to prepare.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Tuna + Marinade
  • 1 pound fresh ahi tuna steaks
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 Jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/3 cup raw sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Slaw
  • 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup radishes finely chopped, greens removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

For the Tuna + Marinade
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  1. Place the tuna in a shallow dish. Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and pepper and pour over top. Add a little water if necessary to fully submerge the fish. Cover and refigerate for at least 30 minutues or up to 2 hours.
  2. Pour the sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove the tuna from the marinade and roll in the seeds to coat.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the tuna to your desired doneness. We prefer 2 to 3 minutes per side so it's still mostly pink in the middle. When almost done, pour a couple spoonfuls of the marinade over top of the tuna and cook for a minute more.
  4. Slice the tuna thin and serve with warm corn tortillas and the slaw (recipe below).
For the Slaw
  1. In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, radishes, cilantro, sour cream, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Easy Seared Tuna Tacos Amount Per Serving Calories 373 Calories from Fat 207 % Daily Value* Fat 23g35%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 53mg18%Sodium 937mg41%Potassium 605mg17%Carbohydrates 12g4%Fiber 4g17%Sugar 4g4%Protein 31g62% Vitamin A 2800IU56%Vitamin C 30mg36%Calcium 184mg18%Iron 4mg22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 373
  • Calories from Fat 207
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 23g
  • 35%
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • 38%
  • Cholesterol 53mg
  • 18%
  • Sodium 937mg
  • 41%
  • Potassium 605mg
  • 17%
  • Carbohydrates 12g
  • 4%
  • Fiber 4g
  • 17%
  • Sugar 4g
  • 4%
  • Protein 31g
  • 62%
  • Vitamin A 2800IU
  • 56%
  • Vitamin C 30mg
  • 36%
  • Calcium 184mg
  • 18%
  • Iron 4mg
  • 22%
  • Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.