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Seared tuna sandwich with Asian sesame slaw

Home » Main dishes Seared tuna sandwich with Asian sesame slaw, a bright and flavorful dish perfect for lunch or a main meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course lunch, Main
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 2 sandwiches
Calories 672 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

For the slaw

  • 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated
  • 0.5 cup red cabbage, shredded about same amount as grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped corriander
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon honey

For wasabi mayo

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 0.5 teaspoon wasabi or more/less to taste

For rest of sandwich

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 12 oz tuna steaks, cut into 2 steaks
  • 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

For the slaw

  • Mix together the grated carrot, shredded cabbage, cilantro and sesame seeds. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: oils, vinegar, soy sauce and honey. Pour over the slaw and mix through. You can make this a little ahead and chill.

For rest of sandwich

  • Mix together the mayo and wasabi and set aside.
  • Warm the oil in a skillet large enough for the tuna steaks over medium heat. Brush both sides with some teriyaki sauce and cook for a minute or two on each side. As you turn, brush again with teriyaki and add some sesame seeds so they stick as you turn again. I'd suggest just a few minutes on each side in total so it is just seared, but you can cook more if you prefer.
  • Meanwhile, cut open the rolls and toast the inside if you like. Spread lightly with the wasabi mayo on both sides then put some slaw on the lower half. Top with the seared tuna and serve.

Notes

If you want a deeper flavor and have time, you can marinate the tuna in around ¼ cup teriyaki sauce in a freezer bag, turning once or twice, for 30 min - 2 hours before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 672kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 47gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 943mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9085IUVitamin C: 14.5mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 13.6mg
Keyword Asian sesame slaw, bright flavors, easy recipe, lunch, main dish, Seared tuna sandwich
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