Thai Tuna Salad

Name: Thai Tuna Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup Asian fish sauce; ½ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 ¼ pounds fresh tuna steaks, cubed; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 fresh tomatoes, chopped; 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped; 1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped; ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves; ½ cup fresh basil

Rating: 4.41 stars

22 Ratings
13 Reviews
5 Photos

Fresh tuna salad with tomatoes, onion, garlic and coriander (cilantro).

By Wayne Klintworth

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

cook:

5 mins

total:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together fish sauce, lime juice, and honey. Place tuna in a large, plastic, resealable bag, and pour fish sauce mixture over the tuna. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

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Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is very hot, almost smoking, place 1/2 tuna in pan; cook and stir for 1 minute, or until desired doneness. Transfer cooked fish to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining oil and tuna.
Step 3
Toss warm fish with tomatoes, green onion, red chile pepper, cilantro, and basil. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

246 calories; protein 31.6g; carbohydrates 10.7g; fat 8.4g; cholesterol 57.8mg; sodium 603.8mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (13)

Most helpful positive review

MrChef

06/13/2005

Outstanding an excellent fresh tasty salad. Use a combination of red orange and yellow tomatoes for a visually stunning presentation. The combination of fresh cilantro basil green onion chilis and tomato makes for a fresh vibrant look and taste. Sear the tuna in a very hot skillet or wok and turn with tongs to sear both sides for maximum flaor. Read More

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SunnyDaysNora

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06/20/2013

The fish turned out very well we really enjoyed the marinade. The cilantro was a bit overwhelming in this one. Read More

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(2)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 11
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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MrChef

06/12/2005

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Yummum

11/27/2007

Really really good -way better than it looks like it's gonna be!! And I even used cheap canned tuna! I also added a touch more honey to the dressing a bit of chile paste some frozen peas cashews and served over mixed greens. Yummy inexpensive and healthy!! Read More

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DAYOFSUN

04/17/2008

Be sure to chop the tuna into fairly small pieces less than 1". Read More

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Mike Herrington

12/16/2009

My tip: drain the sauce before searing and pat dry tuna with paper towel to aid searing. Add 2 TSP of corn starch to sauce and reapply sauce to tuna after searing. Read More

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bigbandbaby

09/11/2005

THIS is a recipe that you will cook over and over again- basic but with flair and loads of flavor. What a crisp zingy change from bland American canned tuna salad. The seasonings are just right and guests loved this dish and have asked me for the recipe. Try it! Read More

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Busybee

09/26/2008

I added additional lime juice and zest to counter the fishiness.I also added chopped lemon grass and dried pepper flakes for some additional heat. Outcome was excellent. Read More

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britishbelle

01/26/2007

very simple to make and good (and colourful) to eat even if the sauce smells kinda funny while cooking Read More

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jcschlan

12/09/2010

Be sure to chop the tuna into fairly small pieces less than 1". Read More

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Karen Gilmore

08/18/2008

Outstanding flavor from a very simple recipe. Read More

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SunnyDaysNora

Allstar

06/20/2013

The fish turned out very well we really enjoyed the marinade. The cilantro was a bit overwhelming in this one. Read More

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Thai Tuna Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 246.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 63 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

dietary fiber: 7 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 7 %

cholesterol: 19 %

vitamin a iu: 25 %

niacin equivalents: 142 %

vitamin b6: 72 %

vitamin c: 39 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 33 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 24 %

thiamin: 56 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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MrChef

06/12/2005

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Yummum

11/27/2007

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DAYOFSUN

04/17/2008

Be sure to chop the tuna into fairly small pieces less than 1".

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Mike Herrington

12/16/2009

My tip: drain the sauce before searing and pat dry tuna with paper towel to aid searing. Add 2 TSP of corn starch to sauce and reapply sauce to tuna after searing.

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bigbandbaby

09/11/2005

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Busybee

09/26/2008

I added additional lime juice and zest to counter the fishiness.I also added chopped lemon grass and dried pepper flakes for some additional heat. Outcome was excellent.

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britishbelle