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Sesame Ahi Tuna

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Submitted by: sadeee

 

Ahi tuna is marinated in tamari sauce and brown sugar, coated in sesame seeds and seared in a skillet--serve with a radish, carrot and onion slaw.
 

Ingredients

  • Slaw:
  • 2 cups julienned daikon radish
  • 1 1/2 cups julienned carrot
  • 1/2 cup julienned red onion
  • 1 cup orange segments
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Tuna:
  • 1 cup low sodium tamari sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 Ahi tuna fillets, about 4 ounces each
  • 4 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 4 tablespoons white sesame seeds

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Method

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for radish slaw and mix well. In a small bowl combine tamari sauce and brown sugar and mix well. Place tuna fillets in a glass baking dish and cover with the tamari marinade. Marinate a least 15 minutes. Heat a cast iron or heavy bottomed skillet until hot. Coat tuna fillets on all sides with sesame seeds. Cook tuna for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Remove and keep warm.

 

Notes: Serve each tuna fillet with 1 1/2 cups slaw.

 

Number of Servings: 4

 

Submitted by: sadeee ()

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