Celery Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a vibrant, restaurant-worthy plate that brings together seared tuna, a crunchy two-cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado in a way that feels both fresh and deeply satisfying. The dressing is where the magic happens ā bright lime juice, grated fresh ginger, coconut aminos, and a touch of turmeric create a bold, tangy coating that clings to every shred of cabbage and carrot. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce throughout, keeping the flavor savory and rich without any of the usual label-reading stress. The tuna gets a quick marinade of the same warm spices before hitting a hot skillet, developing a golden sear on the outside while staying tender within. Sliced against the grain and fanned over the dressed slaw, it looks as impressive as it tastes. Ripe avocado adds a buttery contrast to the crunch and zing, pulling the whole bowl together. It's the kind of meal that feels indulgent on a weeknight but comes together with nothing more than a skillet, a mixing bowl, and a sharp knife.
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 1 lb tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ 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)
- Ā¼ 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
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ 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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