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Seared Tuna Tacos
Craving a taco that makes you feel like you're seaside on the Yucatán? Seared Tuna Tacos are what you're yearning for.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 242 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ lemon zested and juiced
- ½ lime zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ inch fresh ginger grated
- Pinch of black pepper
- ½ avocado diced
- 1 small shallot diced
- ½ pound Ahi Tuna steak
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 bunch cilantro
- Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
394mg
(11%)
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
% 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.