Grilled Tuna and Watercress Salad with Asian Flavors
Grilled Tuna and Watercress Salad with Asian Flavors is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPrepare grill for direct-heat cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure.
Whisk together olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger.
Combine coriander seeds, white peppercorns, and kosher salt in a small bowl.
Rub vegetable oil all over tuna, then coat with spice mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Oil grill rack, then grill tuna, covered only if using a gas grill, turning onto all sides, until seared on all sides but still very rare inside, 6 to 8 minutes total.
Transfer tuna to a cutting board and cut across the grain into 8 slices.
Julienne jicama using an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/8-inch julienne attachment or using a knife.
Toss watercress and jicama with enough dressing to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
Serve tuna over salad, sprinkled with scallions.
Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
