Grilled Tuna with Grilled Papaya, Cucumber, and Mint Recipe

Name: Grilled Tuna with Grilled Papaya, Cucumber, and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (noc cham); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/3 cup peanut oil; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 3/4 cup diced grilled papaya, recipe follows; 1/4 to 1/2 cup diced Maui onions or red onion; 3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber; 3 tablespoons chopped mint; 1 tablespoon chopped basil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 1/2 pound piece sushi-grade ahi tuna; Peanut oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 strawberry papaya; 2 teaspoons chile oil (found at Asian markets); Salt

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (noc cham)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup sesame oil
3/4 cup diced grilled papaya, recipe follows
1/4 to 1/2 cup diced Maui onions or red onion
3/4 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
3 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 pound piece sushi-grade ahi tuna
Peanut oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 strawberry papaya
2 teaspoons chile oil (found at Asian markets)
Salt

1
For the vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, peanut oil, and sesame oil.
2
Add the papaya and onions and mix well.
3
Add the cucumber, mint, basil, sugar, and white pepper and refrigerate covered in a non-reactive bowl for 2 hours to let the flavors marry.
4
Will keep 24 hours covered, refrigerated.
5
For the tuna: Preheat a grill to high heat.
6
Drizzle the tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Place the tuna on the grill and sear on each side for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
8
The inside should be raw.
9
Remove the tuna from the grill.
10
Slice the tuna into 1/4-inch thick slices.
11
Serve the tuna with the vinaigrette.
12
Preheat a grill.
13
Peel and halve the papaya.
14
Scoop out seeds, season with salt and chile oil.
15
Grill for 2 minutes, or until grill marks appear and papaya softens.
16
Dice when cool.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons fish sauce (noc cham), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tuna with Grilled Papaya, Cucumber, and Mint 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 Tuna with Grilled Papaya, Cucumber, and Mint

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