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Sesame-Seared Tuna Bowls

Marinated in coconut aminos first, my easy Sesame-Seared Tuna Bowls are a perfect combination of fresh and healthy. They're also gluten-free!
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Rice Soak 1 hour
Course Main Course
Servings 3 people
Calories 509 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 oz ahi tuna steak
  • 1 cup uncooked sushi rice
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup english cucumber
  • ¼ cup green onion
  • 3 tablespoon sesame seeds (black & white)
  • 2 tablespoon sweet cherry peppers
  • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon nori
  • 2 teaspoon avocado oil
  • salt & pepper to season tuna
  • pickled ginger/wasabi/coconut aminos to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Sushi Rice

  • Soak rice in 4 cups water for an hour on the counter in a small covered bowl. Rinse in a fine mesh strainer and let drain for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add rice and 1 cup cold water to Instant Pot. Choose the Rice setting and set to low pressure for 12 minutes.
  • Once the cook time is done let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Sesame-Seared Tuna Bowls

  • While the rice is cooking, dab tuna steak dry with a towel then season with salt and pepper and marinate in a shallow bowl with coconut aminos (flipping after ~5 minutes).
  • Prep veggies, cilantro, and nori by slicing and chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add sesame seeds to a plate and coat the marinated steak on both sides, pressing into flesh to make them stick.
  • Warm avocado oil in a pan on high heat then quickly sear tuna (~30 sec) before flipping and repeating on the other side. Remove and slice.
  • Add everything to a bowl with wasabi, pickled ginger, and coconut aminos on the side. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Coconut aminos have a naturally sweeter flavor than soy sauce. While you can substitute soy sauce you may want to add a sweetener like honey to cut the salt. Soy sauce is also usually not gluten-free so be sure to check the label if you have sensitivity!
  • Buy wild caught tuna if possible for higher nutritional value.
  • Sushi rice instructions are for an Instant Pot because that's what I use as my rice cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 21gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1629IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg
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