Seared Ahi Tuna With Asian Slaw Recipes

SEARED AHI TUNA TACO WITH ASIAN SLAW AND PLUM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the taco shells:
• Cut the wonton skins using a 2-inch circle cutter. Use a taco shell basket and deep fry wontons until golden brown and firm. Remove taco shells from oil, allow to cool and season with sea salt.
• For the Asian slaw:
• Combine cabbage, peppers and onions in a medium sized mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Mix well and combine with cabbage and peppers to marinate for about 1/2 hour.
• For the plum sauce:
• Preheat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once pan is hot, add vegetable oil, garlic, ginger, and star anise. Saute for about 45 seconds, or until garlic has started to cook. Add 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and canned plums. Continue to saute until all ingredients are soft and set aside to cool. Once cooled, puree plum mixture in a vertical blender and reserve for taco assembly.
• For the Tuna:
• Cut tuna into logs about 1-inch by 1-inch by 4-inches. Coat liberally with pepper and a little salt. Heat a saute pan until very hot; add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the sear tuna on all sides for about 15 seconds per side. Make sure to just sear outside of tuna and not allow inside to cook. Remove from heat and refrigerate promptly. Once cooled, slice into 1/8-inch thick slices.
• For Taco Assembly:
• Fill each taco shell with a little Asian slaw, place a slice of tuna on top of slaw, and then drizzle with a little plum sauce. Enjoy!

CRUNCHY SLAW WITH SEARED TUNA AND HONEY-SESAME-GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together the red and green cabbage, green onions, cilantro, carrots and bell pepper in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
• Rub the tuna with sunflower oil. Over medium-high heat, heat a large skillet. Add the tuna and cook 3 minutes per side to sear so that it is rare in the center and golden brown on the outside.
• Meanwhile, for the dressing, add the rice wine vinegar, garlic, ginger, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha, honey and olive oil to a small bowl. Mix to combine. Drizzle on the salad and toss gently to combine. Plate on a platter.
• Slice the tuna into 1/2-inch slices and top the salad with the tuna. Sprinkle with the cashews, sunflower seeds and Aleppo pepper. Squeeze over a wedge of lime and serve the remaining lime wedges on the side.

SEARED TUNA WITH ASIAN SLAW RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Make the dressing In a large bowl, whisk together the ginger, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and 5 Tbs. of the peanut oil until smooth. Sear the tuna Prepare a hot fire in a grill. Alternatively, preheat a stovetop grill pan over high heat. Brush both sides of the tuna steaks with the remaining 2 Tbs. peanut oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. Place the tuna on the grill rack or in the grill pan and sear, without moving the steaks, for 1 1/2 minutes. Turn the steaks over and sear, again without moving them, for 1 1/2 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and let stand for 5 minutes. Assemble the salad: Meanwhile, add the cabbage, and green onions to the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Arrange the cabbage mixture on individual plates. Top with rice noodles. Slice the tuna steaks across the grain, place on top of the salads and serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.