Steaks and Chops: Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger3 tablespoons lime juice4 teaspoons fish sauce2 teaspoons white sugarsalt and pepper to taste1/4 cup olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 teaspoon grated lime zest1/2 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and minced1 bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated2 (8 ounce) tuna steaks1 bunch watercress, trimmed12 cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 fresh red chile pepper, cut into matchsticksWhisk 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. Amount Per Serving  Calories: 565 | Total Fat: 29.9g | Cholesterol: 102mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

Seared Ahi Tuna with Watercress, Chile, and Ginger Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 565

Total Fat: 29.9gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1083mgTotal Carbs: 17g    Dietary Fiber: 3.2gProtein: 58.4g VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION
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