Saleh’s Plate · By Saleh Alkhalifa

Seared Ahi Tuna on a Couscous Salad

Cook Seared Ahi Tuna on a Couscous Salad with Saleh’s Plate.

Ingredients

Tuna

  • 2 ahi tuna steaks (6 oz each)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white and black)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Salad

  • 1 cup pearl couscous, cooked and cooled
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley and ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pat tuna dry, rub with soy sauce. Coat with sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat olive and sesame oil in a pan over high heat. Sear tuna for 30-45 seconds per side for a rare center. Rest before slicing.
  3. Toss couscous, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and basil with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Plate the salad, top with sliced ahi tuna, and garnish with extra herbs.