Best 5 Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna With Sweet And Spicy Asian Slaw Recipes

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**Savory and Spicy Asian Flavors Dance on Your Palate: Pepper-Crusted Ahi Tuna with Sweet and Spicy Asian Slaw**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Asia with this delectable dish that tantalizes your taste buds with a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Savor the tender, perfectly seared ahi tuna coated in a flavorful pepper crust, complemented by a crisp and refreshing slaw bursting with Asian-inspired zest. This dish promises an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving for more. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of creating this masterpiece, including the pepper-crusted ahi tuna, sweet and spicy Asian slaw, and a delightful Asian dipping sauce. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this exotic dish that combines the best of Eastern and Western culinary traditions.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

WASABI SESAME CRUSTED SEARED AHI TUNA SALAD



Wasabi Sesame Crusted Seared Ahi Tuna Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup wasabi sesame seeds
1/3 cup coarsely cracked black pepper
1/3 cup coarse Hawaiian sea salt
Four 6- to 8-ounce 1 1/2-inch-thick ahi tuna steaks
Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill
4 tablespoons sesame oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup soybean oil
2 ounces spring mix
4 tablespoons capers
2 large carrots
2 large tomatoes
1 small red cabbage
1 cucumber
1 romaine heart
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
1 lemon
2 avocados

Steps:

  • For the fish: Blend the wasabi seeds, cracked black pepper and Hawaiian sea salt in a medium bowl. Place the ahi steaks in the bowl, and carefully roll and flip the steaks to ensure they are completely coated. Remove the steaks to a plate and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • For the vinaigrette: Mix together the honey, vinegar, pepper and mustard in a small bowl, then stream in the oil, whisking constantly.
  • For the salad: Slice, dice, chop and mix the spring mix, capers, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber, romaine and onion, to your liking, then toss with some vinaigrette and plate four salads. Place one lemon wedge on the side of each plate and quarter the avocados. Slice each quartered avocado 3 to 6 times, creating an avocado fan out of each quarter. Set aside.
  • Before heating your grill, you will need to scrape, clean and then oil it. Once clean, preheat to medium-high and close until ripping hot, about 10 minutes. Fold a clean dish towel into a squarish 4-by-6-inch block. Pour 2 cups vegetable oil into a bowl and dip one side of your dish towel block in the oil.
  • Open the grill and begin coating grill grates with the oiled towel block. Repeat until grill grates are slick and clean. Pour the sesame oil on a small plate. Place each steak in the sesame oil on both sides, then on the grill.
  • Cook for 1 minute on each side. Then pull immediately from grill, slice 1/8- to 1/4-inch-thick with a heavy sharp blade and place directly on your plated salads. Top each salad with an avocado fan. Lastly, pair your dish with a nice Chardonnay or a local IPA. Cheers and enjoy!

PEPPER CRUSTED AHI TUNA WITH SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN SLAW



PEPPER CRUSTED AHI TUNA WITH SWEET AND SPICY ASIAN SLAW image

Categories     Fish     Quick & Easy     Grill/Barbecue

Yield 2 filets

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup Tropical Food's Mexicali Fire® Snack Mix
2, 4 oz. fresh ahi tuna
2 tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. sesame oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lime
3 tbsp. ginger, minced
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
½ cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
½ cup wasabi peas
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 ½ tsp. salt

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, mayonnaise, lime zest, minced garlic, minced ginger, salt, and brown sugar; set aside. Thinly slice napa cabbage and green cabbage, place into another large mixing bowl. Julienne carrots and add to cabbage, set aside. Combine cabbage with dressing and toss in black sesame seeds, wasabi peas and Tropical Food's Mexicali Fire®. Crust each tuna filet with course ground black pepper. Grill or sauté for 2 minutes on each side until seared, but still raw inside. Slice and plate with Asian slaw.

SEARED AHI TUNA WITH ASIAN SLAW



Seared Ahi Tuna with Asian Slaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups shredded Napa cabbage
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1 cup green beans, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped pickled ginger
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup canola oil
6 square wonton sheets, cut into 1/8-inch wide strips
2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 pound sashimi-grade ahi tuna
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, green beans, red bell pepper, pickled ginger, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a small saucepan heat the canola oil to 325 degrees F and carefully fry the wonton strips for 3 to 4 seconds, until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the strips to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
  • For the dressing:
  • In a blender or food processor, blend together the ginger, green onion, garlic, and cilantro.
  • For the Tuna:
  • Coat the tuna with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. On a plate scatter the sesame seeds and press the tuna into the seeds on both sides, gently shaking off the excess.
  • Heat a large grill or saute pan over high heat and sear the tuna for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the fish from the pan and let rest for several minutes before slicing. The tuna will be medium-rare.
  • Toss the vegetables with half of the dressing and mix well. Add half of the wonton strips and gently combine. Mound the slaw onto a platter or indivisual plates. Place the sliced tuna on top of the salad and drizzle the remaining dressing on top. Garnish with the remaining wonton strips.

SEARED TUNA PEPPER STEAKS



Seared Tuna Pepper Steaks image

A spicy pepper coating and an Asian-style sauce give these tuna steaks an intense flavor. Joan serves mashed or oven-roasted sweet potatoes alongside. Look for the sesame oil in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.

Provided by Joan Brett

Categories     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Tuna     Bon Appétit     Colorado

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 6- to 7-ounce ahi tuna steaks (each about 1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup dry Sherry
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onion tops

Steps:

  • Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with salt, then sprinkle with coarsely cracked black pepper, pressing gently to adhere. Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add tuna steaks and sear until brown outside and just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, transfer tuna steaks to platter. Tent platter loosely with foil to keep tuna steaks warm. Add soy sauce, then Sherry to same skillet. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any browned bits, about 1 minute. Spoon sauce over tuna steaks. Sprinkle with chives or green onion tops.

SESAME CRUSTED TUNA WITH ASIAN SLAW



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This is a healthy light dinner perfect for a hot summer night. Even better, it can be on the table in 20 minutes! -Jackie Campbell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (10 ounces) shredded red cabbage (about 4 cups)
1 medium pear, peeled and julienned
1 medium Granny Smith apple, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup julienned carrot
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 cup sesame ginger salad dressing, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sesame seeds
4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing and salt., Place remaining dressing and sesame seeds in separate shallow bowls. Dip tuna in dressing, then in sesame seeds to coat both sides., In a large skillet, cook tuna over medium-high heat until medium-rare to slightly pink in center, 2-3 minutes per side. Serve with slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 707mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks. If you can't find ahi tuna, you can substitute another type of firm, meaty fish, such as swordfish or salmon.
  • Make sure the tuna is well-crusted before flipping it. Otherwise, it will stick to the pan and break apart.
  • Don't overcook the tuna. It should be cooked to medium-rare, with a slightly pink center.
  • For a spicier slaw, add more Sriracha or red pepper flakes. You can also use a different type of vinegar, such as rice vinegar or black vinegar.
  • The slaw can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

Pepper-crusted ahi tuna with sweet and spicy Asian slaw is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The crispy, flavorful tuna pairs perfectly with the sweet and spicy slaw, and the whole dish is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook ahi tuna, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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