How to Make Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad is a tantalizing dish that combines the rich and buttery texture of seared ahi tuna with the fresh and spicy flavors of a zesty watercress, chile, and ginger salad. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a light and healthy meal that doesn't compromise on taste or complexity. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to satisfy all of your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
  • ½ fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated
  • 2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
  • 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticks

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 large servings

  • Whisk together the ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Set aside and refrigerate half of this mixture to be used as a salad dressing later. Whisk the garlic, lime zest, minced chile pepper, and cilantro stems into the marinade. Coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover, and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is very hot, remove the tuna from the marinade, and place into the skillet. Sear the tuna until golden brown on both sides, and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium, depending on thickness.
  • Place the watercress in a large bowl with the cilantro leaves, cherry tomatoes, and sliced chile pepper. Pour in the reserved dressing, and toss to mix. Serve the seared tuna on a bed of salad.
  • Nutrition

    565 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 890mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 58g
    • Vitamin C: 124mg
    • Calcium: 226mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1935mg