Asian tuna with avocado salsa
"A zingy and refreshing dish rich in omega-3 is a light and fresh main."
Prep time:
5 min
Cook time:
8 min
Servings:
2 people
Health Score
High
Medium
Low
9.5 / 10
High score
Glycemic Index
Index
37
LowLoad
9
LowNutrition per serving:
| Calories | 536.78 kcal | 27% |
| Fat | 24.80 g | 35% |
| Carbs | 23.17 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 9.64 g | 11% |
| Protein | 60.62 g | 121% |
| Sodium | 431.47 mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.18 g | 22% |
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Glycemic Index 37 Low |
Glycemic Load 9 Low |
Ingredients
2 fresh tuna steaks 1.5 cm–2 cm thick (each about 240g)
A handful of coriander leaves chopped (10g)
1 red chilli deseeded and finely sliced
1 shallot finely sliced
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic crushed
1 lemongrass stalk bruised and finely chopped
1 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian-style sweet soy sauce - see Cook's Tips)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ ripe avocado stoned peeled and diced
4 spring onions thinly sliced
Grated zest and juice of ½ lime
2–3 red and yellow cherry tomatoes deseeded and chopped
10g fresh coriander roughly chopped
1 tsp black and white sesame seeds toasted (optional)
½ lime cut into wedges (optional)
Directions
Read the directions for this recipe at bhf.org.uk
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