Seared Tuna with Glass Noodle Salad

A light Vietnamese-style salad featuring marinated seared tuna steaks served over infused glass noodles with fresh herbs and peanuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 445.2 kcals 1780.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 57.8 grams 231.2 grams
Fat 10.6 grams 42.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
3
tbsp
Fish Sauce
Vietnamese or Thai style
Fruits
1.5
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Liquids
1
tbsp
NutsSeeds
2
stems
Lemongrass
split lengthways, finely chopped
2
cloves
Garlic
crushed
4
tbsp
Peanuts
roasted, unsalted
1
bunch
Thai Basil
leaves picked
3
tbsp
Mint
shredded
OilsFats
Seafood
400
g
Tuna
sliced into 4 steaks
Vegetables
1
tbsp
Ginger
finely grated
2
piece
Red Chillies
finely chopped
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely sliced

Steps

  • Mix lemongrass, soy sauce, lime juice, and oil in a bowl.
  • Add tuna steaks and marinate in the fridge for one hour.
  • Preheat a griddle pan until very hot.
  • Sear tuna steaks for 30 seconds on each side and remove from pan.
  • Soak rice noodles in boiling water for five minutes.
  • Crush lime juice, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, chillies, and peanuts into a fine paste.
  • Drain noodles and toss with two-thirds of the dressing for ten minutes.
  • Mix in spring onions, basil, and mint.
  • Slice tuna and serve on top of the noodle salad.