Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Vinaigrette
Nutrition Information
- Serves: 4
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Sodium: 630
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 33
- Cholesterol: 50
Type: Salad
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Ingredients
- 2 ahi tuna steaks (1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon each of black and white sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon each ground coriander and sea salt
Wasabi Vinaigrette:
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Salad:
- 6 cups salad greens
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup carrot, julienned
- ½ cup edamame
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
Instructions
- Blend tamari sauce with 1 tablespoon oil. Place tuna steaks in soy mixture to coat; set aside to marinade.
- In a small bowl, combine sesame seeds and seasonings; press evenly over both sides of tuna steaks.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook tuna 2 to 3 minutes per side. Use care not to overcook tuna; it is best eaten rare. The center should still have a pink color. Remove steaks from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes before slicing into thin slices.
- In a small bowl, combine ingredients for Wasabi Vinaigrette; set aside.
- Arrange ingredients for salad on 4 serving plates. Top with tuna slices and drizzle with vinaigrette just before serving.
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