SEARED SESAME CRUSTED TUNA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
Main:
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1 lb Mitch’s Catch tuna loin (½ of loin)
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1 tbsp sesame seeds, roll tuna loin in sesame seeds
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Mitch’s Catch The Marinade
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Mixed greens for salad base
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1/2 cucumber, sliced with a cheese grated then rolled to create ribbons
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1 avocado, sliced
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1 cup edamame beans, thawed and salted
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1/2 cup picked ginger (we like Sushi Ginger from the Ginger People, available at the Locker)
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1 radish, thinly sliced
Prepared by Liv Wale, Lizzie Brownlie and Kirsten Southcott.
HOW TO
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Thaw 1/2 Mitch’s Catch tuna loin on a glass plate or bowl the night before or morning of when you plan to serve/ enjoy.
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Place sesame seeds (you can choose black or white or a combination) onto a plate and mix together. Roll your tuna loin to coat all sides in sesame seeds.
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Heat 1-2 tsp sesame oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place tuna into pan and cook for 30 secs on each side, or until seared on the outside but still pink in the middle.
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Remove from pan and allow to rest before slicing (about 10 mins).
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Build your salad! Place mixed greens in a bowl or plate. Arrange cucumber ribbons, radish slices, edamame beans, pickled ginger, sliced avocado and sliced seared tuna.
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Dress with The Marinade and toss to enjoy!