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Easy Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Recipe

Seared ahi tuna salad recipe is a delicious meal that feels fancy! Learn how to cook ahi tuna with sesame crust and wasabi. (Hint: cooking ahi tuna is EASY!)

Instructions

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Tuna steak (sashimi grade)
  • 1 tablespoon Wasabi
  • 1/2 cup Sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 3 small Plums
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 medium Avocado

Seaweed salad

  • 6 ounces Mixed seaweed
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Honey
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Cut 2 of the plums in quarters and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of honey. Roast for 10 minutes until they start to caramelize. Dice the remaining plum and leave raw.

  2. Prepare the seaweed according to the package directions. Toss with the sesame oil, vinegar, and honey. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Smear the tuna with the wasabi and a sprinkle of salt. Dredge through the sesame seeds making sure to coat each side.

  4. Heat a small skillet over medium high heat with the coconut oil. Sear the tuna 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.

  5. Slice the tuna and plate on top of the seaweed salad. Garnish with roasted plums, fresh plums, and avocado.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: 1/2 entire recipe

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 556 | Fat: 43g | Total Carbs: 41g | Net Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 15g | Protein: 11g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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