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Seared Tuna Tacos on tortillas with seared tuna, mashed avocado, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • ½ lemon zested and juiced
  • ½ lime zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ inch fresh ginger grated
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • ½ avocado diced
  • 1 small shallot diced
  • ½ pound ahi tuna steak
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Sesame seeds and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the zest and juice from the lemon and lime. Whisk in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and grated ginger, and season with the black pepper.
    Whisking together ingredients for the seared tuna tacos marinade.
  • In a separate bowl combine the avocado and chopped shallot, then season with a dash of lime juice. Mash lightly with a fork and set aside.
    Combining diced avocado and chopped shallots in a bowl for seared tuna tacos.
  • Place the tuna steak in a plastic bag and pour the marinade over. Seal the bag and let it stand at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
    Tuna steak marinating in a plastic bag for Seared Tuna Tacos.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Pat dry the tuna steaks with paper towels and place them in the hot skillet. Sear for 1 minute, then carefully flip over and sear for another minute.
    Seared tuna steak in a skillet for tuna tacos.
  • Transfer the cooked tuna to a cutting board and thinly slice.
    Thinly slicing seared tuna for Seared Tuna Tacos on a wooden cutting board.
  • Place the tortilla wraps on a clean surface. Spread the avocado over. Top with the sliced tuna. Garnish with cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges.
    Seared tuna tacos with avocado spread on whole wheat tortillas.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) Protein: 17g (34%) Fat: 12g (18%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 541mg (24%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.