Pepper Crusted Tuna Tacos

I came up with this dish a while back and served it as a small-bite appetizer for many holiday and Shabbat fish courses. Then I realized: If it’s so good, why limit it only to weekends? So now I throw it into a taco or a bowl for a perfect light summer dinner — because good food is worth having multiple ways.

1h 30m 4-6
Easy Pescatarian Parve

Contains: Sesame, Soy, Egg

Directions

Prepare the Tuna

  1. Pat tuna dry, then generously salt on both sides. Pour cracked pepper onto a shallow plate and press tuna into pepper to coat.

  2. Heat skillet over high heat, then add oil. Once oil is hot, sear tuna for 30 seconds per side, pressing down to achieve an even sear. Set aside and let cool.

Prepare the Avocado Cream

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.

Prepare the Red Cabbage Slaw

  1. Mix mayonnaise, mirin, rice vinegar, lime zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cabbage and mix well, massaging until thoroughly coated. Let sit for a few minutes to soften.

Prepare the Scallion-Ginger Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days.

To Serve

  1. To assemble bowls: Spread avocado cream in the bottom of a bowl, then add julienned cucumber and slaw and top with sliced tuna. Add more avocado cream and dress with scallion-ginger sauce. Finish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

  2. To assemble tacos: Place julienned cucumber, slaw, and avocado cream inside a tortilla. Add sliced tuna and top with scallion-ginger sauce. Finish with microgreens or fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Credits

Tips:
For a fun appetizer, use flat round corn chips instead of tortillas.

Description:
Photography by Chay Berger

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