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Grilled Ahi Tuna With Romaine, Red Bell Pepper and Spicy Sesame Recipe

Grilled Ahi Tuna With Romaine, Red Bell Pepper and Spicy Sesame Recipe

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Grilled Ahi Tuna With Romaine, Red Bell Pepper and Spicy Sesame

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp spicy mustard
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp spicy sesame oil
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper (optional)
2 ahi tuna steaks, 1 1/2-inch -2-inch thick
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
spicy sesame oil
2 romaine lettuce hearts ( trim ends but leave whole)
1/2 red bell pepper , julienned
1 tsp soy sauce

Directions:

Combine ingredients for vinaigrette in container with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously. Refridgerate while preparing and cooking tuna.
Toast sesame seeds in pan on medium to high heat until golden brown (do not burn). Once toasted, set aside.
Coat tuna steak with spicy sesame oil and let rest while preparing grill.
Coat peppers with soy sauce and place in foil packet on grill along side tuna steak.
Heat grill on high temperature (450-500 degrees). Grill 2-3 minutes per side for rare to medium-rare. Remove steak and coat with toasted sesame seeds liberally. Cover and let rest.
Plate romaine hearts (one per plate).
Shake vinaigrette vigorously and drizzle over romaine hearts and julienned grilled peppers.
Slice tuna into 1/4 strips and layover romaine.
Serve with crusty bread and chardonnay. Bon Appetite!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	306.54 Kcal (1283 kJ)
Calories from fat	230.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.64g	39%
Sodium	923.55mg	38%
Potassium	201.71mg	4%
Total Carbs	17.66g	6%
Sugars	10.27g	41%
Dietary Fiber	4.27g	17%
Protein	4.93g	10%
Vitamin C	30.3mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	30%
Iron	16.3mg	91%
Calcium	237.2mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	281.53 Kcal (1179 kJ)
Calories from fat	211.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.55g	39%
Sodium	848.19mg	38%
Potassium	185.25mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.22g	6%
Sugars	9.43g	41%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	17%
Protein	4.53g	10%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	30%
Iron	15mg	91%
Calcium	217.9mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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