AIP Friendly Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is bright, bold, and genuinely satisfying — the kind of meal that doesn't feel like it's working around any restrictions at all. Seared tuna gets a turmeric-ginger rub and a quick hit of coconut aminos before hitting a hot skillet, building a savory, slightly caramelized crust that pairs beautifully with the crisp, colorful slaw underneath. The dressing is where everything comes together: fresh lime juice, grated ginger, lime zest, and a touch more turmeric whisked into a punchy, grain-free vinaigrette that coats every strand of cabbage and carrot. Creamy avocado slices finish each plate, adding richness that balances the citrusy brightness without a single ingredient that conflicts with autoimmune protocol guidelines. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in place of conventional soy-based sauces, delivering that deep, umami-forward flavor you'd otherwise have to skip. It comes together in well under an hour and serves four, making it just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is impressive enough to put in front of guests.
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 1 lb tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the tuna marinates, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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