Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- inch fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce; ½ cup olive oil; Juice of 2 lemons; Juice of 1 lime; 3 ahi tuna steaks; roasted sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup water; spring mix salad; 1 large ripe mango; 1 avocado; ¼ red onion; 1 cucumber; pine nuts

User Reviews

4.7

27 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
627 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

Uriah Moody

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The seared tuna is so flavorful with the tangy and salty marinade made of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and fresh lemon and lime juice. The tuna combined with avocado, mango, and cucumber drizzled with the leftover marinade is a mouth-watering and very satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

2- inch fresh ginger minced
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 lime
3 ahi tuna steaks
roasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup water
spring mix salad
1 large ripe mango peeled, pitted, and chopped
1 avocado pitted, peeled, and chopped
¼ red onion rings
1 cucumber peeled and chopped
pine nuts

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Instructions

Combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon and lime juice in a shallow dish.
Marinade ahi tuna steaks in the mixture for 10 minutes on each side. Reserve the marinade to make the dressing.
Gently pat ahi tuna steaks with roasted sesame seeds.
Place the marinade in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Quickly whisk in cornstarch and water. Once the sauce starts to thicken remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. Place tuna steaks and cook each side for 1 minute. Feel free to also cook sides for 30 seconds each.
Remove tuna from heat and wrap it with aluminum foil, and place in freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to discontinue cooking (it also makes slicing easier).
Remove ahi from the freezer and slice to preferred thickness.
Place a handful of salad leaves, mango, avocado, onion, and cucumber on a salad plate. Place seared tuna on top. Drizzle sauce and sprinkle with pine nuts.

Notes

Watch this video to learn how to cut and dice an avocado.
Watch this video to learn how to cut and dice a mango.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 604mg (25%) Potassium 1009mg (29%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 4039IU (81%) Vitamin C 71mg (79%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 627 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	627kcal	31%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	35g	70%
Fat	44g	68%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	604mg	25%
Potassium	1009mg	21%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	11g	22%
Vitamin A	4039IU	81%
Vitamin C	71mg	79%
Calcium	117mg	12%
Iron	4mg	22%