Seared Tuna Tacos
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
242 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Seared Tuna Tacos
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Craving a taco that makes you feel like you're seaside on the Yucatán? Seared Tuna Tacos are what you're yearning for.
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Ingredients
- ½ lemon zested and juiced
- ½ lime zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ inch ginger grated, fresh
- Pinch black pepper
- ½ avocado diced
- 1 shallot diced, small
- ½ pound Ahi Tuna steak
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 flour tortilla or corn tortilla
- 1 bunch cilantro
- sesame seeds for garnish, lime wedges
- lime for garnish, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the zest and juice from the lemon and lime. Whisk in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger, and season with the black pepper.
- In a separate bowl combine the avocado and chopped shallot, then season with a dash of lime juice. Mash lightly with a fork and set aside.
- Place the tuna steak in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Seal the bag and let it stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Pat dry the tuna steaks with paper towels and place them in the hot skillet. Sear for 1 minute, then carefully flip over and sear for another minute.
- Transfer the cooked tuna to a cutting board and thinly slice.
- Place the tortilla wraps on a clean surface. Spread the avocado over. Top with the sliced tuna. Garnish with cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
394mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1417IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 394mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1417IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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