Heart-Healthy Spicy Tuna
Elevate your healthy eating routine with this heart-healthy spicy tuna recipe, a flavor-packed dish that's as nutritious as it is satisfying! Featuring fresh tuna steaks marinated in a zesty blend of low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and red chili flakes, this recipe delivers a bold kick without compromising on clean ingredients. Perfectly seared for a tender, flaky texture, the tuna is served atop a vibrant salad of baby spinach, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and toasted sesame seeds, offering a delightful balance of spice and freshness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, and lean protein, making it ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch. Impress your taste buds while nourishing your body with this irresistibly delicious, low-sodium dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fresh tuna steak
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 1 piece cucumber, thinly sliced
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red chili flakes to create the marinade.
Lightly season the tuna steaks with black pepper and a small pinch of sea salt (if using). Place them in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the tuna. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through.
While the tuna marinates, prepare the salad by placing mixed greens in two serving bowls. Top with diced avocado, sliced cucumber, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the tuna from the marinade (reserving the marinade for later use) and sear the steaks for about 2-3 minutes on each side, depending on your desired doneness. For a medium-rare finish, aim for 2 minutes per side.
Once cooked, remove the tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a minute. Slice the tuna into thin strips.
Drizzle any remaining marinade over the salad for an added burst of flavor. Layer the sliced tuna on top of the greens and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1104 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 93.0 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.3 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3715 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
