Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Crusted Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce and Vinegar Rice

Crusted Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce
317 calories

For the Tuna
  • 2 Tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tuna fillets (5 oz each)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp chile garlic sauce
  • 1 Tbsp molasses
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
Finish with:
1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 T fresh lime juice

Preheat grill to medium high.

Pulse coriander and peppercorns in a coffee grinder until coarsely ground. Transfer to a bowl and add salt. Set aside.

Brush both sides of tuna with olive oil, then press seasonings onto both sides. Grill fish covered 2 minutes on each side, remove and let rest 5 minutes. You may need to adjust cooking time based on thickness.

Saute ginger in butter in a small skillet over medium heat until soft, 1 minute. Deglaze with wine, simmer until reduced by half, then stir in soy sauce, chile garlic sauce, molasses, sugar and dry mustard. Simmer 2 - 3 minutes.

Drizzle sauce over tuna, then finish with scallions and lime juice. Serve with vinegar rice (recipe to follow) and steamed green beans with a little sauce drizzled over as well.

Vinegar Rice
123 Calories

Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry basmati or jasmine rice
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup diced avocado
  • 1/2 cup diced mango or mandarin orange
Directions
  1. Prepare rice according to package directions
  2. Stir in vinegar , and top with avocado and mango