Grilled Tuna And Watercress Salad With Asian Flavors Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna And Watercress Salad With Asian Flavors
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger; 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely crushed; 2 tablespoons white peppercorns, coarsely crushed; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak (about 2 inches thick); 1 pound jicama, peeled; 2 bunches watercress (10 ounces), tough stems discarded; 2 scallions, very thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons white peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (1-pound) sushi-grade tuna steak (about 2 inches thick)
1 pound jicama, peeled
2 bunches watercress (10 ounces), tough stems discarded
2 scallions, very thinly sliced

1
Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see
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3
Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger.
4
Combine coriander seeds, white peppercorns, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
5
Rub vegetable oil all over tuna, then coat with spice mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
6
Oil grill rack, then grill tuna, covered only if using a gas grill, turning onto all sides, until seared on all sides but still very rare inside, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut across the grain into 8 slices.
7
Julienne jicama using an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/8-inch julienne attachment or using a knife.
8
Toss watercress and jicama with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve tuna over salad, sprinkled with scallions. Serve remaining dressing on the side.

325

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 6 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned), and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna And Watercress Salad With Asian Flavors falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Tuna And Watercress Salad With Asian Flavors

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