Seared Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Salad with Avocado and Mango
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
507 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Seared Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Salad with Avocado and Mango
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These refreshingly delicious salads are loaded with sesame coated and seared Ahi tuna steaks, fresh mango, avocado, crispy wonton strips and scallions. Plus a drizzle of lime aioli adds even more bright flavor in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 ahi tuna steaks 1 inch thick (about 1 lb.)
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 Mango peeled and diced
- 1 avocado peeled and diced, ripe
- 1 cup wonton strips
- ½ cup scallions chopped
- ½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 -2 tablespoons honey
- 3 teaspoons sesame oil divided
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Chop and prep all the fresh produce. Season the tuna steaks liberally on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Then pour the sesame seeds out onto a plate and press the tuna steaks into the sesame seeds to coat on both sides.
- Set a 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes per side then remove from heat and allow them to rest.
- In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, lime zest, honey, remaining 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and garlic powder. Mix well, then taste. Salt and pepper as needed and add additional honey if desired.
- Set out 4 dinner plates. Pile with Romaine lettuce, diced mango, and diced avocado.
- Once the tuna steaks have had a few minutes to cool, cut them into ¾ inch cubes.
- Place a pile of seared ahi tuna cubes on each plate. Sprinkle the top of each salad with scallions and wonton strips. Either drizzle or dollop the lime aïoli over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Want to kick things up? Add wasabi paste to the aioli.
- Seared Ahi tuna will keep well for up to 2 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
(100%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
224mg
(9%)
Potassium
809mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
8781IU
(176%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 224mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 8781IU | 176% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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