Dairy Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
This dish is a bright, bold weeknight win ā seared tuna over a crunchy two-cabbage slaw with julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, and a punchy ginger-lime dressing that ties everything together. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy at every step, with coconut aminos standing in for any soy-based shortcuts and coconut oil used to get that gorgeous sear on the fish. That dressing ā fresh lime juice, grated ginger, lime zest, and a touch of turmeric ā is zippy and vibrant without needing a single cream or butter component to feel rich and satisfying. Creamy sliced avocado does all the work of adding lusciousness, making each plate feel indulgent even though it's completely clean. Searing the tuna in a hot skillet for just a few minutes per side keeps it tender and flavorful, and slicing it against the grain means every strip stays juicy on top of the slaw. It's the kind of meal that looks like something you'd order at a coastal restaurant but comes together in your own kitchen with straightforward ingredients and zero stress.
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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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