May 3, 2021
Sesame Crusted Ahi with Strawberry Balsamic Reduction and Asparagus
Ahi tuna is covered in sesame seeds and quickly seared for this light dish that gets a lift from a sweet and tart strawberry balsamic reduction. Serve with your favorite pan roasted or broiled vegetables.
Servings: 2
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
Strawberry Balsamic
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons allulose or monk fruit, or to taste (note: I like to use allulose best here as it will dissolve well and not recrystallize when cooled)
- 1/4 cup strawberries sliced
- salt to taste
Sesame Asparagus
- 1/2 pound asparagus or green beans
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh grated
Sesame Crusted Ahi
- 1 pound sashimi grade ahi tuna
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Garnish
- 1 strawberry sliced thin, for garnish
Instructions
- Add balsamic, strawberries, and sweetener to a small pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust adding more sweetener and/or salt, as desired. Strain the strawberries and discard them, keeping the reduced balsamic.
- Toss asparagus with sesame oil and ginger and broil until lightly charred, about 10 minutes.
- While the asparagus roasts, prepare the tuna. Season the fish with a bit of salt. Place the sesame seeds on a plate and roll the ahi in sesame seeds to coat.
- Heat a medium pan over high heat. When the pan is hot, add a tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the sesame covered fish and sear both sides briefly, about 30 seconds a side, leaving the center as rare as possible but browning the sesame crust. Set aside to cool.
- Plate asparagus on serving dishes, top with tuna, drizzle with balsamic and add fresh sliced strawberries.
Nutrition Facts
Sesame Crusted Ahi with Strawberry Balsamic Reduction and Asparagus
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
98
mg
4
%
Potassium
897
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
5810
IU
116
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
170
mg
17
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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