Sunday, April 17, 2011

Asian Tuna with Thai Noodles


Last week I remade my mom's Tuna Noodle Casserole and I caught some flak because I didn't use tuna. So this week I remade it again and used tuna, but this time I made it Asian inspired. I used spaghetti for the noodles, because that is what I had on hand. You could use actual Asian noodles for this, such as soba.

Asian Tuna with Thai Noodles

Tuna
1 Tuna Steak, about 8 oz (there is enough marinade for at least 1 pound of tuna)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup soy sauce
4 teaspoons sesame oil
1 scallion, chopped white and green parts

Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce
3 tbs Peanut Butter, reduce fat or natural
4 tsp Rice Vinegar
3 tbs Low Sodium Soy Sauce
2 tsp Honey
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Ginger Powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne (more or less depending on your taste preference)
4 oz spaghetti
Noodle Garnish
1 tbs Peanuts, roughly chopped
1 scallion, chopped white and green parts

Tuna Instructions
Put all of the ingredients in a plastic bag. Let the tuna marinate for at least 1 hour. Then grill it to the desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for 1 inch thick steaks grilled to medium.

Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce
Mix all of the Peanut Sauce ingredients together. Put the mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds, this will make it much easier to mix. Pour the mixture over the spaghetti and stir together. Top with garnish.

7 comments:

  1. I really hope this is low fat because I love it! Down 12 pounds and feeling like I need a treat! Could be indulging in sesame oil for sure love everything about this especially since its healthy!

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  2. I love seared ahi tuna and so does my husband. I think this looks great, especially with the asian twist over thai noodles. Definitely want to try this!

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  3. yumm!! wouldnt of paired the tuna with the noodles - thanks for the idea!

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  4. This sounds so delicious. Love the soy, sesame, spring onions and peanut flavour combo. The best!

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  5. This sounds like a delicious meal! I love the Asian inspiration with the tuna!

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  6. That tuna looks like it's seared to perfection!

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  7. I love tuna and I love Thai food. What a great combination!

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