🐟 Seared Tuna with Soy and Wasabi

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Seared tuna loin marinated in soy and wasabi with a sesame salad. Japanese style.

⏱️ 20 min🍽️ 4 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 329 calories per serving💪 42 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb (500 g) fresh tuna
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp wasabi
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 3/4 cup shelled (100 g) edamame
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 medium lemon

How to make it, step by step

  1. Marinate the tuna in soy sauce, grated ginger and a little wasabi for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a cast-iron skillet until smoking.
  3. Sear the tuna for 1 minute per side so the center stays raw.
  4. Slice into 1/4-inch (5 mm) slices.
  5. Make the salad: cucumber, avocado, edamame and sesame seeds with a soy and lemon dressing.
  6. Serve the tuna over the salad with extra wasabi.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

329
calories
42 g
protein
7 g
carbs
13 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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