Grilled Thai Herb Tuna Tataki
Lightly seared ahi tuna encrusted with sesame seeds and drizzled with a ginger lime tamari dressing. A sleek, Maya Bay-inspired high-protein dinner that delivers bold flavor with minimal carbs.
Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
3 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked tuna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet or grill pan…
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Place a medium skillet or grill pan…
Place a medium skillet or grill pan over high heat for 3 minutes until very hot.
Look for: very hot
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Pat 140g ahi tuna steak completely dry
Pat 140g ahi tuna steak completely dry with a paper towel and sprinkle evenly with 1 tsp sesame seed.
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Add 1 tsp sesame oil to the…
Add 1 tsp sesame oil to the hot pan, tilting to coat the bottom.
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Sear the tuna steak for 45 seconds…
Sear the tuna steak for 45 seconds on each side until a pale crust forms while keeping the center rare.
Look for: a pale crust forms while keeping the center rare
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Transfer the tuna to a cutting board…
Transfer the tuna to a cutting board and let rest for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Whisk 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated ginger together until blended.
Look for: blended
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Slice the tuna thinly across the grain…
Slice the tuna thinly across the grain into 0.5-inch (1.25cm) slices.
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Arrange the sliced tuna on a plate
Arrange the sliced tuna on a plate, drizzle with the ginger tamari dressing, and garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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