Grilled Sesame Rolled Ahi-Tuna On A Bed Of Spinach Recipe

Name: Grilled Sesame Rolled Ahi-Tuna On A Bed Of Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 6oz Ahi- Tuna Steaks (about 1 1/2 inch thick); 3/4 cup teriyaki marinade; 1/4 cup roasted black or white (or mixed) sesame seeds; 12 oz fresh spinach leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil (split in half, 1 for the steaks and 1 for the spinach); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Ginger Salsa:; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon wasabi powder; 1/4 cup English hot house cucumber sliced thin and quartered; 3 tablespoons chopped sushi ginger; 2 tablespoons small diced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red bell pepper from jar; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 6oz Ahi- Tuna Steaks (about 1 1/2 inch thick)
3/4 cup teriyaki marinade
1/4 cup roasted black or white (or mixed) sesame seeds
12 oz fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil (split in half, 1 for the steaks and 1 for the spinach)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Ginger Salsa:
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon wasabi powder
1/4 cup English hot house cucumber sliced thin and quartered
3 tablespoons chopped sushi ginger
2 tablespoons small diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red bell pepper from jar
Salt and pepper

1
In a zip lock baggie, marinate tuna steaks for 1/2 hour.
2
In a small bowl whisk the rice wine vinegar and wasabi powder together. Add the ginger, cucumber, onion and roasted pepper. Add a touch of salt and pepper, toss and set aside at room temperature.
3
Heat gas grill to a medium high heat or charcoals should be medium ash in color. Brush each steak with olive oil so it will not stick to the grill, and then roll the sides of steaks only, in sesame seeds. Grill steaks to your desired taste, for medium rare, 4 minutes per side.
4
Meanwhile in a 10 inch skillet heat to a medium high heat and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the spinach leaves and lemon juice and toss for 2 minutes until spinach is limp. Do not over cook.
5
Divide the spinach on to four plates, top with ahi-tuna steak and then ginger salsa.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 6oz Ahi- Tuna Steaks (about 1 1/2 inch thick), 3/4 cup teriyaki marinade, 1/4 cup roasted black or white (or mixed) sesame seeds, 12 oz fresh spinach leaves, and more.

Yes, Grilled Sesame Rolled Ahi-Tuna On A Bed Of Spinach falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Sesame Rolled Ahi-Tuna On A Bed Of Spinach

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