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Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chili and Ginger
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14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 35MINS

Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chili and Ginger

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A recipe by Allrecipes: "This Thai-influenced seared tuna is ideal for a summer night. No need to spend big bucks on an ahi dish at a restaurant in town when you can prepare this elegant yet simple meal at home in minutes. The delicate fish is marinated in a delectable blend."
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A recipe by Allrecipes: "This Thai-influenced seared tuna is ideal for a summer night. No need to spend big bucks on an ahi dish at a restaurant in town when you can prepare this elegant yet simple meal at home in minutes. The delicate fish is marinated in a delectable blend."
35MINS
Total Time
$6.09
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Fresh Ginger
1 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger
Lime
1
Lime
Ahi Tuna Steak
2
Ahi Tuna Steak
Cherry Tomato
1 cup
Cherry Tomato
Fresh Cilantro
1 cup
Fresh Cilantro
Watercress
1 bunch
Watercress
Granulated Sugar
1 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Fish Sauce
1/2 Tbsp
Fish Sauce
Red Fresno Chili Pepper
1 1/2 Tbsp
Red Fresno Chili Peppers
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
1/4 cup
Olive Oil
Vegetable Oil
1 Tbsp
Vegetable Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
613
Fat
35.0 g
Protein
58.7 g
Carbs
14.3 g
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step 1
Zest Lime (1) into a small bowl and set aside. Juice lime into a medium bowl and set aside. Peel and finely chop Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) and add to lime juice.
step 1 Zest Lime (1) into a small bowl and set aside. Juice lime into a medium bowl and set aside. Peel and finely chop Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp) and add to lime juice.
step 2
Add Fish Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp), Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Slowly whisk in Olive Oil (1/4 cup) until fully incorporated. Place half of the marinade into the refrigerator and pour remaining into a large bowl. Set aside.
step 2 Add Fish Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (1 Tbsp), Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Slowly whisk in Olive Oil (1/4 cup) until fully incorporated. Place half of the marinade into the refrigerator and pour remaining into a large bowl. Set aside.
step 3
Finely chop Garlic (1 clove) add to large bowl with marinade. Cut half of the Red Fresno Chili Peppers (1 1/2 Tbsp) in half, widthwise. Cut into quarter inch sliced rings and place into a second large bowl.
step 3 Finely chop Garlic (1 clove) add to large bowl with marinade. Cut half of the Red Fresno Chili Peppers (1 1/2 Tbsp) in half, widthwise. Cut into quarter inch sliced rings and place into a second large bowl.
step 4
Remove the stems from the Fresh Cilantro (1 cup) leaves and set stems aside. Roughly chop leaves and place in the large bowl with the chili rings. Slice the Cherry Tomato (1 cup) in half and add to the chili and cilantro leaves.
step 4 Remove the stems from the Fresh Cilantro (1 cup) leaves and set stems aside. Roughly chop leaves and place in the large bowl with the chili rings. Slice the Cherry Tomato (1 cup) in half and add to the chili and cilantro leaves.
step 5
Whisk the lime zest, chopped fresno chile and cilantro stems into the large bowl with the marinade. Pat dry Ahi Tuna Steak (2) with paper towels and place the tuna into the large bowl with the marinade. Coat the ahi and let marinate.
step 5 Whisk the lime zest, chopped fresno chile and cilantro stems into the large bowl with the marinade. Pat dry Ahi Tuna Steak (2) with paper towels and place the tuna into the large bowl with the marinade. Coat the ahi and let marinate.
step 6
Heat a medium saute pan over medium high heat with Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp). When oil is hot, remove the ahi tuna from the marinade and discard marinade. Carefully add the tuna to the saute pan and sear on each side for one minute. Remove from heat.
step 6 Heat a medium saute pan over medium high heat with Vegetable Oil (1 Tbsp). When oil is hot, remove the ahi tuna from the marinade and discard marinade. Carefully add the tuna to the saute pan and sear on each side for one minute. Remove from heat.
step 7
Remove two inches of the Watercress (1 bunch) stems and discard stems. Add to the bowl with the chilies, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes. Remove the marinade from the refrigerator and mix to combine. Add to the watercress salad.
step 7 Remove two inches of the Watercress (1 bunch) stems and discard stems. Add to the bowl with the chilies, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes. Remove the marinade from the refrigerator and mix to combine. Add to the watercress salad.
step 8
Season salad with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Gently toss.
step 8 Season salad with Salt (1/4 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp). Gently toss.
step 9
In the center of two plates, place the watercress salad. Top with seared ahi tuna.
step 9 In the center of two plates, place the watercress salad. Top with seared ahi tuna.
step 10
Serve and enjoy!
step 10 Serve and enjoy!
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Dairy-Free
Fish
Shellfish-Free
Quick & Easy
Salad
Seafood
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