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Seared Ahi Tuna & Edamame

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

seared-tunaSummer is here and so is the hot weather.  Cooking heavy meals and heating up the kitchen are typically items we try to avoid this time of year.   Hopefully you will find this recipe quick, easy & healthy.  This recipe comes from me, Lori, and by no means do I claim to be a chef.  I’m just another working woman who is always playing around in the kitchen to find quick, healthy and easy clean up meals not just for myself but also my clients.  I hope you find this recipe to be one of your favorites.   Let me know how you like.  If you have a quick, easy  and healthy recipe you’d like to share please email it to me at lori@replenishingsoul.com and I will gladly post it on our blog.

What you will need:

  • 1lb. Ahi Tuna Steak (feeds 2 adults)
  • Dark Sesame Oil
  • Sesame seeds
  • 5 Scallions
  • Soy Sauce
  • Ginger
  • Wasabi
  • Edamame (1 package)

How to prepare Ahi:

  • Cut tuna into thin slices or to thickness of your desire – place off to side once all sliced
  • Clean and cut scallions into thin slices including the greens – place off to side
  • Place pan on stove top- drizzle sesame oil all over the bottom of the pan
  • Turn stove top on medium heat and let pan get hot
  • Taking Tuna one slice at a time place in pan and heat for 5-10 seconds on one side then flip. Cook longer if you want less pink to show
  • Place cooked Tuna on a separate plate
  • Once Tuna is all cooked drizzle lightly with soy sauce, sesame seeds and garnish with scallions.
  • Serve with ginger, soy sauce & wasabi

How to prepare Edamame:

  • Bring pot of water to a boil
  • Place edamame in boiling water cook for designated time on package, drain, rinse with cool water and serve with sea salt

Healthy Eating!

Lori

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