Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad

Name: Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 4 teaspoons fish sauce; 2 teaspoons white sugar; salt and pepper to taste; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 0.5 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced; 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated; 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 12 cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

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This Thai influenced tuna steak with a light and aromatic salad is ideal for summer.

Recipe by Alex Bluett

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 large servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
½ fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Directions

Whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. Whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. Coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. Sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
Place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. Pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. Serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

565	Calories
30g	Fat
17g	Carbs
58g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 565
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g	38%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 890mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 58g
Vitamin C 124mg	619%
Calcium 226mg	17%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 1935mg	41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.