Ahi is the Hawaiian name for yellowfin tuna, and it’s a power-packed fish full of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins. When it’s cooked, it should be seared on the outside and still tender and pink inside.
It’s worth noting that tuna is a medium-mercury fish. That means it’s safe to eat occasionally, but not on a weekly basis. If you’d like to cook this dish more often, substitute wild-caught salmon, shrimp, or halibut for the tuna to avoid unhealthy mercury exposure.
Ahi Tuna over Asian Slaw joins Green Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette; Stir-Fried Kale with Ginger; and Shirataki Noodle, Chicken, and Snap Pea Salad in our Light and Easy Japanese menu.
January 6, 2017 Tuna is high in protein and omega-3s, making it a healthy, tasty option, especially when paired with the crunchy vegetables and exotic Asian flavors in this recipe. Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3 1Combine the cabbage, bell pepper, green onions, and snow peas in a medium bowl. 2In a separate bowl whisk together the lime juice, mayo, and 1/8 teaspoon of the salt; toss the cabbage and set aside. 3Combine the tuna steaks, sesame oil, and coconut aminos in a bowl and let stand for 5 minutes at room temperature. 4Heat a grill pan over medium heat until hot. 5Season the tuna with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and place it on the pan. Cook the tuna, turning it once, until well marked and cooked to medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. 6Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes. Then cut it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. 7Divide the slaw mixture between two plates and top with the tuna. *Tuna is a medium-mercury food, so if you’d like to eat this recipe weekly, swap out the ahi for wild-caught salmon, shrimp, or halibut. This recipe is part of the Light and Easy Japanese menu, with Shirataki Noodle, Chicken, and Snap Pea Salad; Green Salad with Sesame-Ginger Vinaigrette; Ahi Tuna over Asian Slaw; and Stir-Fried Kale with Ginger. Check out the Light and Easy Japanese Menu and Guide for links to all the recipes, plus more handy tips and tricks for a healthy, delicious Asian feast. Want more healthy, yummy recipes? Check out jjvirgin.com/recipes.
Ahi Tuna over Asian Slaw
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Directions
Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014Nutrition Facts
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