Ahi Tuna

Ahi Tuna

Ingredients:
½ cup white sesame seeds
¼ cup black sesame seeds
4 ahi tuna steaks (1½ pounds total)

Directions:
Sea salt
Ground black pepper
2 tablespoons peanut oil
To make the salad: In a bowl, cover the wakame with cold water and let it sit for approximately 15
minutes, or until fully hydrated. Drain, squeeze out the excess water, and slice into 2" pieces, if
necessary.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, radishes, scallions, and wakame. In a small bowl, whisk
together the vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and wasabi paste (if desired). Add
the dressing to the cucumber salad and toss.
To make the tuna: In a shallow dish, stir together the white and black sesame seeds. Season the tuna
with salt and pepper to taste and pat the sesame seeds on both sides of the tuna.
In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil until it shimmers. Cook the tuna for 1 minute,
or until the undersides of the white sesame seeds start to turn golden. Turn the tuna and cook for 1
minute for medium-rare, or until the undersides of the white sesame seeds again start to turn golden.
Transfer to a cutting board and cut into ¼"-thick slices. Divide the tuna slices and cucumber salad
among 4 serving plates.
Makes 4 servings
LUNCH
DAY
11
Spinach, Pear, and Walnut Salad
A sliced pear and walnuts put a new spin on the classic salad combination of spinach,
mushrooms, and red onion. When drizzled with some Walnut Vinaigrette, this salad gives you
a double dose of nutty goodness.
TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES