
This dish is a bright, bold combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado — all tied together with a zippy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. The marinade of coconut aminos, turmeric, and ground ginger gives the tuna a gorgeous golden crust when it hits a hot skillet, and a quick two-to-three-minute sear per side keeps the fish tender all the way through. The slaw itself is a riot of color and texture — shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro — and the coconut aminos-based dressing soaks into every strand beautifully. Everything on the ingredient list is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Creamy avocado slices layered over the top add richness that balances the tangy lime and warming spice without weighing the whole plate down. It's the kind of meal that looks impressive enough for guests but comes together with a single skillet and one mixing bowl.
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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.
While the tuna marinates, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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