Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cup black and white sesame seeds; 4 each ahi tuna steaks; 1/2 head nappa cabbage; 2 bags of Cole slaw mix; 3/4 cup shredded carrots; 2 each avocados; 1 each English cucumber; 3 tbsp ginger grated; 2 cup Light soy Sauce; 4 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp Siracha hot sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 1 1/2 cup sesame oil

Servings: persons

4 cup black and white sesame seeds
4 each ahi tuna steaks
1/2 head nappa cabbage
2 bags of Cole slaw mix
3/4 cup shredded carrots
2 each avocados
1 each English cucumber
3 tbsp ginger grated
2 cup Light soy Sauce
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp kosher salt
3 tbsp Siracha hot sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 cup sesame oil

1
Make the dressing first just mix all the ingredients together and then add the oil slowly while whisking to combine let sit to marinate 15 min at least
2
Now coat the tuna steaks with the sesame seeds set back into the fridge to let sit while you put the salad part together
3
Julienne the nappa cabbage and mix it with the bags of Cole slaw mix cut cucumber into thin slices at a bias and slice the avocados nice and thin
4
Now sear off the tuna to med rare like 3 minutes a side in a fry pan with a little bit of oil
5
If dressing separated just whisk it and it will come back together then toss the dressing with the cabbage to your preference
6
Put a nice mound of the salad in the middle of the plate slice the tuna and place around then the cucumbers top with avocado and carrots.
7
Save the left over dressing in a container it holds for just about 2 weeks or longer in fridge

2601

kcal

Calories

229

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cup black and white sesame seeds, 4 each ahi tuna steaks, 1/2 head nappa cabbage, 2 bags of Cole slaw mix, and more.

Yes, Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna 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.

Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

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