Seared Ahi Tuna With Watercress, Chile, And Ginger

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna With Watercress, Chile, And Ginger Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 4 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons white sugar; salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced; 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated; 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

1
Whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. Whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. Coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
2
Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. Sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
3
Place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. Pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. Serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 4 teaspoons fish sauce, 2 teaspoons white sugar, and more.

Yes, Seared Ahi Tuna With Watercress, Chile, And Ginger Salad 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.

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Seared Ahi Tuna With Watercress, Chile, And Ginger Salad

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