Seared Tuna Poke Salad

Name: Seared Tuna Poke Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, 1-inch thick; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat); 2 tsp neutral oil (canola or avocado); 6 cups mixed salad greens; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen); 2 ripe avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup pickled ginger; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Sushi-grade tuna seared rare and sliced over a fresh poke salad of mixed greens, cucumber, edamame, avocado, and pickled ginger with a sesame-soy dressing.

25 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

HawaiianSaladStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberLow CarbDairy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks, 1-inch thick
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
2 tsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
6 cups mixed salad greens
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
2 ripe avocado, sliced
1/4 cup pickled ginger
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Whisk together 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey, and 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat) in a small bowl to make the dressing. Set aside.
2

Pat 1.5 lbs 1-inch thick sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels. Season all sides with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Heat 2 tsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) in a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over high heat until just smoking.
4

Sear the tuna for 60-90 seconds per side for rare - the outside should be browned and the center still raw and translucent. The internal temperature for a rare sear is about 115-120°F (46-49°C); cook longer if you prefer more doneness.
5

Transfer tuna to a cutting board and let rest 2 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
6

Divide 6 cups mixed salad greens among bowls. Top each with 1 thinly sliced English cucumber, 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen), 2 sliced ripe avocado, and 1/4 cup pickled ginger. Arrange the sliced tuna over the top.
7

Drizzle the dressing over each bowl, then garnish with 4 thinly sliced scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Seared Tuna Poke Salad reach?

For Seared Tuna Poke Salad, the target internal temperature is 120 F (about 50 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why pat it dry first in Seared Tuna Poke Salad?

Step 2 reads: "Pat 1.5 lbs 1-inch thick sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks completely dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Can I make Seared Tuna Poke Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Seared Tuna Poke Salad comes from 1/2 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat). For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Seared Tuna Poke Salad contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is soy, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How do I store and reheat Seared Tuna Poke Salad?

The base of Seared Tuna Poke Salad is rice vinegar, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. Add the sesame seeds at the table so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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