tom yum tuna steak

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 1, 2020

This is so good. Tuna melts in your mouth and the sauce has it all umami, sweet, spicy, salty and great with the slight bitterness of the arugula then finished off with that little bit of creamy sweetness.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE TOM YUM SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch size ginger peeled
  • 1-2 tablespoon tom yum paste depending on how spicy you want it
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 small lime juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • FOR THE TUNA
  • 4 portions tuna steaks sushi grade
  • FOR THE GARNISH
  • coconut cream
  • arugula for serving

How To Make tom yum tuna steak

  • Step 1
    Place all the ingredients for the Tom Yum Sauce together in a food processor and process until well mixed. Slather the sauce on the both sides of the Tuna steaks with the sauce and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Sear each Tuna Steak in a hot pan with a little oil. Cast Iron works great. Sear on all sides.
  • Step 3
    Place a bed of arugula on each plate. Top with a Tuna Steak and swish some Coconut cream over top

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Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Thai
Category: Seafood
Method: Stove Top

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