Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ⅓ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves; 2 limes; 4 limes; 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice; 2 green onions; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 ½ red jalapeño chiles; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 16 ounces sushi grade ahi tuna steaks; 1 ripe avocado; ¼ cup pea shoots; 2 cups steamed green beans; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; Cilantro for garnish

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
521 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Asian

Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Avocado Salsa

Iris Warren

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This Ahi tuna recipe with an Asian avocado salsa takes just 20 minutes to make and is so fresh, flavorful, and delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 limes , zested
4 limes , juiced
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
2 green onions , finely sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon honey
1 ½ red jalapeño chiles , minced, plus ½ red jalapeño thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
16 ounces sushi grade ahi tuna steaks
1 ripe avocado , pitted and diced into 1 inch chunks
¼ cup pea shoots
2 cups steamed green beans , trimmed
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Add the cilantro, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lime zest and juice, orange juice, ginger, honey, red jalapeño, sesame oil, and salt and pepper in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Heat a large cast iron skillet on high and add the canola oil. Sprinkle the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Sear the tuna in a skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned on the outside but dark pink on the inside.
Place ⅓ cup or so of sauce on a plate and place the tuna on top of the sauce with the green beans on the side. Add more salsa to the top of the tuna and garnish with avocado, jalapeno slices, cilantro, and pea shoots. Dress the green beans with a few spoons of the sauce and garnish with more cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

slightly modified from Simply Recipes
Simply Recipes

Nutrition Information

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Calories 521kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 22g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 1139mg (47%) Potassium 856mg (24%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 3293IU (66%) Vitamin C 58mg (64%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 521 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	521kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	35g	54%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	7g	41%
Monounsaturated Fat	22g	110%
Trans Fat	0.03g	2%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	1139mg	47%
Potassium	856mg	18%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	3293IU	66%
Vitamin C	58mg	64%
Calcium	81mg	8%
Iron	3mg	17%