A HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS TUNA RECIPE THAT IS FULL OF FLAVOR AND EASY TO MAKE.
You can pair the tuna with cool crunchy salad greens or complement the warm flavors of the tuna with cool and creamy avocado. The dish was light yet satisfying. If you’re looking for a more hearty meal, the tuna would be lovely with some jasmine rice (learn how to hack your rice here).
No matter how you decide to serve this tuna, the flavors won't disappoint.
INGREDIENTS
Sauce
- 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tsp Ri's Garlic Chili Oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 2 tbsp Ri’s Coconut Aminos
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Tuna
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 350-400g of mini tuna steaks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp of black and white sesame seeds ,mixed
- 1 ripe avocado (halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced)
- Salad greens (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce together.
- Season your tuna with salt and pepper, then coat them with the mixed sesame seeds
- Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil to coat. Once hot, lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a crust.
- Turn the steaks over and spoon sauce over them. Reserve about 1/2 of the sauce for drizzling later.
- Slice the seared tuna and place on a bed of greens/sliced avocado and drizzle the remaining sauce over everything.