Sesame Seared Tuna and Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
28 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
429 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Sesame Seared Tuna and Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Description
This recipe begins by cubing and boiling peeled russet potatoes until fork-tender. After draining, the potatoes are mashed with unsweetened coconut milk, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Wasabi paste or powder is added gradually to infuse the mashed potatoes with a gentle heat and distinctive flavor. Optional additions like chives, cream cheese, or butter can enrich the mash, but the coconut milk alone produces a light, fluffy texture.
The fresh sashimi-grade tuna steak is coated with toasted sesame seeds, then quickly seared in coconut oil to form a crisp exterior while maintaining a tender center. The sesame crust adds nuttiness and a firm bite that complements the creamy, slightly spicy mashed potatoes.
This combination offers a balance of rich, smooth mashed potatoes with a subtle kick and the fresh, savory quality of seared tuna. It can be plated for a refined meal or a special dinner occasion.
Nutrition information is estimated and can be adjusted based on specific ingredient amounts.
This recipe’s nutrition facts are estimated and should be adapted based on exact ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 russet potato scrubbed and peeled
- 1 tuna steak fresh from the seafood counter, large, sashimi-grade
- 4-6 oz coconut milk or dairy/non-dairy equivalent, unsweetened
- 1-2 cloves garlic smashed and minced
- 1-2 tsp sesame seeds toasted
- parsley to taste, dried or fresh
- chive to taste, dried or fresh
- coconut oil as needed
- wasabi paste to taste, or powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cube and boil potatoes in a pot of water for 10-15 minutes or until the starchy little cubes mash easily with a fork. I like to season the water with black pepper and a pinch of salt, totally optional!
- Once fork-tender, reduce heat to low and strain the water from the pot.
- Next add coconut milk, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley and mash with a wooden spoon... fork... whatever you feel like abusing your potatoes with. Maybe not your fists though? I'd hate for you to burn yourself!
- Now break out the wasabi. I started with a teeny pinch... then added a little more... and then even more wasabi! I suppose I was feeling ballsy!
- Taste as you go to reach the perfect level of intensity to suit your tastebuds. Same goes for the salt, pepper, garlic and parsley! You could also add cream cheese, butter, buttermilk, greek yogurt, or any other mix-ins to the mashed potatoes if you'd like, but just the coconut milk alone whipped mine into a tasty mountain of fluff.
- For the tuna, add a spoonful or two of coconut oil to a cast iron skillet and heat to high.
- Heat the oil for a minute or two, but not so long that the oil smokes.
- Using a pair of tongs, test the oil with a corner of the fish. If it starts to sear and bubble you're good to go!
- First sear the edges of the fish; about 30 seconds per side will do.
- Once the edges are done, sear the front/back of the fish for about 30 seconds each.
- The longer you sear the tuna, the less rare the inside will be, so adjust accordingly!
- Remove from skillet with tongs [safety first!] and dredge in sesame/chia seeds.
- Slice into 1/4 inch strips and serve atop your fluffy wasabi mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This recipe’s nutrition facts are estimated and should be adapted based on exact ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1252mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1856IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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