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Tuna Tataki Salad with jalapeno soy dressing

TUNA TATAKI SALAD WITH JALAPENO SOY DRESSING

Michelle Sam
Seared tuna with a delicious dry rub of coriander, black pepper and salt with a salad of soy, ginger and a hint of jalapeno
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 454 g sushi-grade tuna steak
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil.

Dry rub

  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 1 Tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper

Jalapeno Soy Dessing

  • 4 Tbsp superior light soy sauce
  • 80-100 g fresh cilantro 1 bunch per 1x recipe
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 2 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 1 sliced jalapeno
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger depending on taste
  • ⅛ tsp fresh ground pepper

Greens

  • 4 persian cucumbers or equivalent
  • ½ medium brown or red onion
  • 2 romaine lettuce heads
  • 2 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted and sliced optional

Instructions
 

Prepare tuna

  • Wash tuna and dry with paper towels
    Fresh tuna steak

Dry rub

  • Coarse grind the coriander seeds and black pepper.
    1 Tbsp coriander seeds, 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • Add the coarse salt and mix well.
    1 tsp coarse salt
  • Place mixture in a flat container.
  • Place tuna steak in dry rub mixture until well coated.
    454 g sushi-grade tuna steak
    Seasoned tuna steak

Prepare Dressing

  • Finely chop fresh cilantro.
    80-100 g fresh cilantro
  • Combine dressing ingredients into a bowl.
    1 Tbsp black pepper, 4 Tbsp superior light soy sauce, 80-100 g fresh cilantro, ½ cup fresh lime juice, ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, 2 cloves fresh minced garlic, 1 sliced jalapeno, 1 tsp fresh grated ginger, ⅛ tsp fresh ground pepper

Prepare pickled vegetables

  • Finely slice onion and cucumbers with a mandoline and place into a bowl.
    4 persian cucumbers, ½ medium brown or red onion
    Thinly sliced onion and cucumber
  • Pour ⅔ the dressing into the bowl with sliced onions and cucumbers to marinate.

Sear tuna

  • Preheat cast-iron skillet over high heat and add oil.
    1 Tbsp cooking oil.
  • Sear crusted tuna a minute on each side.
    454 g sushi-grade tuna steak
  • Drizzle ⅓ cup of dressing mixture over seared tuna and allow to coat.
    Seared tuna tataki
  • Place on a cutting board to cool.

Assemble plate

  • Cut or tear romaine lettuce.
    2 romaine lettuce heads
  • Half, peel, pit and slice avocado.
    2 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • Slice the seared tuna into ¼-½" strips.
  • Place the lettuce on the bottom of each plate, followed by the pickled vegetables.
  • Add the sliced tuna and sliced avocados on the top.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing from the cucumber and onion bowl.
    Tuna Tataki Salad with jalapeno soy dressing
  • Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servingsCalories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 1645mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5167IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 8g
Keyword Fish, fusion salad, seafood, tuna
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