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SEARED AHI TUNA & ARUGULA PEAR SALAD

LAURA
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 4-6OZ AHI TUNA STEAKS
  • KOSHER SALT
  • FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
  • 2 TBSP BLACK SESAME SEEDS
  • 2 TBSP WHITE SESAME SEEDS
  • 1 TBSP VEGETABLE OIL
  • JUICE OF 1 LIME (FOR DRESSING)
  • 2 TBSP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL (FOR DRESSING)
  • 2 TSP TOASTED SESAME OIL (FOR DRESSING)
  • 2 TSP FRESHLY GRATED GINGER (FOR DRESSING)
  • 1 TSP HONEY (FOR DRESSING)
  • 4 CUP LOOSELY PACKED ARUGULA
  • 1/2 ASIAN PEAR, THINLY SLICED
  • 2 RADISHES, THINLY SLICED
  • 1 PERSIAN CUCUMBER, THINLY SLICED

Instructions
 

  • Season tuna steaks all over with salt and pepper. Combine black and white sesame seeds on a shallow plate, then gently press tuna steaks into seeds to coat them on all sides.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until hot. Add tuna steaks to the pan and sear 30 seconds to 1 minute per side, depending on desired doneness. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • Make salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Add dressing and toss gently. Slice tuna.
  • Divide salad between plates and top with tuna.

Notes

This was a delicious 15 minute meal.  I love quick and healthy recipes.    The arugula and pear salad added a lot of flavor.  Any protein could be used in place of the tuna.