Roasted Tuna with Avocado
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under thirty minutes while tasting like you've spent hours in the kitchen. The beautiful seared tuna paired with creamy avocado creates this perfect balance of flavors and textures that feels elegant yet totally achievable. What I love most is that ahi tuna is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, which are wonderful for heart health and keeping inflammation down. The whole meal comes together quickly without requiring any fancy techniques, just a hot pan and fresh ingredients. Serve it over crisp greens with a zesty ginger wasabi dressing, and you've got something restaurant quality ready in your own kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 4 piecesahi tuna steaks(6 oz each, about 1.5 inches thick)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and sliced)
- 3 tablespoonssesame seeds(mixed black and white)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 1 tablespoonwasabi paste
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonginger(minced fresh)
- 946 mlmixed greens(spring salad mix)
- 237 mldaikon radish(thinly sliced)
- 1cucumber(diced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with sea salt and black pepper.
Tip: Dry tuna ensures better searing and a golden crust.
- 2
Press sesame seeds evenly onto both sides of each tuna steak, creating a complete coating.
Tip: The sesame seeds add crunch and nutty flavor to the exterior.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together wasabi paste, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced ginger to create a sauce. Set aside.
Tip: Adjust wasabi to your heat preference.
- 4
Heat a cast-iron skillet or heavy pan over high heat for 2 minutes until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Tip: A screaming hot pan creates the characteristic sear crust while keeping the interior rare.
- 5
Place tuna steaks in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until the sesame coating is golden brown and the center remains rare.
Tip: Do not move the steaks while searing to develop a proper crust.
- 6
Toss mixed greens, daikon radish, and cucumber with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and half the wasabi sauce. Divide among four plates.
Tip: The fresh vegetables provide crispness and balance to the rich tuna.
- 7
Arrange sliced avocado on each plate and top with the seared tuna steak.
Tip: Slice avocado just before plating to prevent browning.
- 8
Drizzle remaining wasabi-lime sauce around the plate and serve immediately.
Tip: Serve hot tuna with cold avocado for contrasting temperatures and textures.
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