Wakame And Tuna With Soy Dressing Recipes

PAN-SEARED TUNA WITH AVOCADO, SOY, GINGER, AND LIME

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated.
• Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the whole plate.

JAPANESE-STYLE TUNA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high, and set the wakame in a small bowl. Once the water comes to a boil, ladle or pour enough over the wakame to cover it by 2 inches; let the wakame soak for 10 minutes. Transfer the wakame to a colander to drain and cool; set aside.
• While the wakame soaks, cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, prepare the dressing: In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk to combine the sesame oil, canola oil, rice wine vinegar, mirin, soy sauce and miso; set aside.
• In a small skillet, lightly toast the sesame seeds, if using, over medium-low heat until fragrant; set aside.
• Drain the cooked noodles in the colander, then transfer to a wide, shallow serving bowl. Add the wakame and about 3/4 of the dressing, and toss to coat. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Top each portion with tuna, drizzle with the remaining dressing, then sprinkle with the scallions and furikake or sesame seeds. Serve hot, cold or anywhere in between.

WAKAME AND TUNA WITH SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Place wakame and 3 cups water in a large bowl; let soak 20 minutes. Heat remaining 3 cups water to simmering iun 2-qt, saucepan over medium-high heat. Add soaked wakame and simmer 30 seconds. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.
• Lay wakame out flat on work surface; cut away and discard any hard veins. Cut wakame strips into 1-inch lengths.
• Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and oil in a small bowl; stir to dissolve sugar, then reserve dressing.
• Place tuna in a medium-size bowl; break up with fork into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
• Cut cucumber crosswise into 1/16-inch slices. Cut tomato into 3/4-inch cubes.
• Add prepared wakame, cucumber, and tomato to tuna; add dressing and toss lightly until thoroughly mixed. Transfer to a medium serving bowl or 4 individual bowls.

WAKAME AND TUNA WITH SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Add 2 cups cold water to saucepan, add wakame and allow to sit and soften for about 20 minutes. Bring the water to a boil, and blanch wakame for about 30 seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water.
• Pat wakame dry, remove any hard parts, and shred wakame into 1/2-inch strips.
• Break tuna into chunks and mix with lemon juice, cucumber and tomato.
• Whisk together dressing and pour over salad.
• Serve at once.