SESAME SEARED TUNA WITH VEGETABLE SLAW

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Categories     Low Fat     Tuna     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Parsnip     Summer     Healthy     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Vegetable Slaw
2 carrots, peeled
2 parsnips, peeled
2 each green and red bell peppers, cored and seeded
1 small sweet onion
1 jalapeño pepper, cored (and seeded if less heat is desired)
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Vanilla Dressing
3 tbsp sugar
Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
Sea salt and white pepper
Sesame Seared Tuna
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 cup black sesame seeds
1 tbsp wasabi powder (found at Asian grocery stores)
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 pieces tuna loin (about 8 oz each), cut in half

Steps:

  • For slaw and dressing:
  • Attach grating blade to food processor. Julienne each vegetable and set aside. In another bowl, mix all dressing ingredients and add vegetables. Add cilantro and combine gently. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  • For tuna:
  • Place a large nonstick pan over high heat until hot. Combine sesame seeds and wasabi in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Coat pan with cooking spray; drizzle oil in pan. Lightly salt tuna; dredge in sesame-wasabi mixture. Reduce heat to medium and place tuna in pan. Sear until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Flip; cook 2 minutes more. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes. Divide slaw among 4 plates and top with tuna.

Kinuthia Ishmael
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I'll pass.


Radhika Pariyar
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Not worth the effort.


7th Shukonna
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Too much work.


Estif Tesfaye
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Not enough flavor.


Paul Bentley
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Slaw was too tangy.


bublo official
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Tuna was a bit dry.


Husnain Gardezi
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Easy and tasty!


Amarissa Montoya
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Will be making again!


Mahmoud Nageeb
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Definitely recommend!


Md Bakul Molla
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Delicious!


nziki yusuf
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great.


Tawananyasha Blessed Chakona
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who enjoys spicy food.


evans alvarez
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The vegetable slaw was especially good.


Prithe Akther
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the tuna and the vegetable slaw.


Valesca Chiunze
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Prince Arifasklover
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The tuna was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the vegetable slaw was excellent.


03004286877 Meo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The tuna was seared beautifully and the vegetable slaw was light and tangy.


Michail Lazaris
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This dish was amazing!! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the vegetable slaw was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Waqar Lucky
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Fantastic recipe! The sesame-seared tuna was perfectly cooked and the vegetable slaw was a refreshing and flavorful accompaniment.