Seared Ahi Tuna Patties with Peanut Sauce & Spicy Slaw
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Serves: Makes 6 patties
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb sushi grade ahi tuna
  • ¼ C red bell pepper, finely minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 scallions, green tops only - chopped
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • cracked pepper - about ½ tsp
  • ½ C panko breadcrumbs
  • Approx 2 Tbsp canola oil
For the Peanut Sauce:
  • ½ C smooth peanut butter (we used Skippy natural)
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ C warm water
For the Spicy Slaw:
  • 2 C purple cabbage, sliced very thin
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced very thin
  • ¼ C red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ medium jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp good quality olive oil
  • S & P to taste
Instructions
For the Peanut Sauce:
  1. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Pour into a small serving bowl alongside the ahi patties.
For the Spicy Slaw:
  1. Add cabbage, bell pepper, red onion and jalapeno to a medium bowl and toss. Add rice vinegar and olive oil, toss to coat. Season with S & P.
For the Ahi Tuna Patties:
  1. In a small bowl lightly beat the egg, set aside.
  2. Finely dice the tuna and add to a medium bowl. Add bell pepper, ginger, scallions, sesame oil, egg, and S&P. Gently mix with hands until incorporated.
  3. Form into equal size patties and line on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Allow to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes and up to 4-5 hours for flavors to blend together.
  4. Before cooking the ahi patties, spread panko breadcrumbs evenly over a plate. Coat each side of ahi patty in panko and set aside.
  5. Heat canola oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ahi patties for approximately 2 minutes per side - you want a sear on each side and red in the center of the patty. If you overcook the tuna the patties will be tough and lose their flavor. Line a platter or plate with spicy slaw. Place seared ahi patties over slaw and serve alongside peanut sauce. Garnish with chopped scallions or cilantro to serve.
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/seared-ahi-tuna-patties-peanut-sauce-spicy-slaw/