Peruvian Tuna Poke Bowl
A refreshing and flavorful dish inspired by Peruvian cuisine, featuring seared tuna on a bed of mixed greens with a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 (6 oz each) Tuna steakSushi-grade tuna
- ●2 tbsp Buttery light soy sauceFor marinade
- ●1 (chopped) Peruvian aji amarillo pepperFor marinade and sauce
- ●1/4 cup Poke sauceSambal oelek and lime juice
- ●4 cups Mixed greensFor garnish
- ●2 tbsp Light olive oilFor cooking tuna
Instructions
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1. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, aji amarillo pepper, and poke sauce.
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2. Add the tuna steaks to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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3. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat.
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4. Remove the tuna from the marinade, letting any excess liquid drip off.
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5. Add the light olive oil to the skillet and sear the tuna for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked to your liking.
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6. Transfer the tuna to a plate and let it rest for a few minutes.
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7. In a separate pan, heat the poke sauce over low heat.
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8. To assemble the poke bowls, place a bed of mixed greens on a plate or bowl.
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9. Slice the seared tuna into thick pieces and place on top of the greens.
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10. Drizzle the warm poke sauce over the tuna and garnish with chopped aji amarillo pepper.