Anti Inflammatory Seared Tuna Tataki with Citrus Ponzu
Few dishes manage to feel this elegant while also being genuinely good for you. Sushi-grade ahi tuna is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids around, and a quick high-heat sear keeps all that nutritional value intact while building a gorgeous crust on the outside. The homemade citrus ponzu — built from fresh orange juice, lemon juice, tamari, grated ginger, and a touch of toasted sesame oil — is bright, savory, and loaded with ingredients that support a low-inflammation lifestyle. Ginger in particular earns its place here not just for flavor but for its well-documented role in calming the body's inflammatory response. Avocado oil handles the high-heat sear beautifully, making it a smarter choice than refined seed oils you'd find in a restaurant version. The whole dish comes together in well under 30 minutes and serves four, making it just as practical for a weeknight dinner as it is impressive enough for company. Piled over mixed greens and finished with toasted sesame seeds and scallion greens, it's the kind of plate that looks like you tried a lot harder than you actually did.
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna steak (about 1 ½ inches thick)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the ponzu
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp honey
Ingredient noteAdded sugar is limited on an anti-inflammatory diet. This recipe contains about 1.8 g of added sugar per serving, which is likely acceptable for many following the diet. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
For serving
- 3 cups mixed greens or thinly sliced daikon radish
- 2 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, tamari, honey, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until the honey is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
Pat the tuna steak completely dry with paper towels, then season all over with the salt and black pepper.
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