
This dish is a bright, bold combination of seared tuna, crunchy two-tone cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado ā all tied together with a zingy ginger-lime dressing that hits every note at once. The marinade leans on coconut aminos and warm spices like turmeric and ground ginger, so the tuna develops serious flavor before it ever touches the pan. Cooking with coconut oil and finishing with extra-virgin olive oil in the dressing means the whole recipe stays completely clear of industrial seed oils, no label-reading required. The slaw itself is a textural dream ā shredded green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro all tossed until every strand is coated in that punchy lime dressing. A quick two-to-three minute sear per side gives the tuna a golden crust while keeping the inside tender, and slicing it against the grain makes every bite clean and satisfying. Fanned over the slaw alongside ripe avocado, this plate looks like something from a restaurant but comes together with straightforward pantry staples and one skillet. It's the kind of meal that feels genuinely nourishing without asking you to compromise on flavor.
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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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