Thai Grilled Tuna salad

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/asian-sesame-seared-or-grilled-tuna-gluten-free/?scale=6&ismetric=0

serves: 6
6 (6 oz.) Tuna steaks
1 Tbsp. 1-1/2 tsp. sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced, or ( for extreme flavor, add more)
3 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup Thai-style peanut sauce
1/4 c.- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce * Tamari
3 Scallions, sliced thinly, divided
3 Tbsp. sesame seeds, or to taste
1 Tbsp. -1-1/2 tsp. Vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
Cayenne pepper to taste
Himalayan Salt to taste


Directions:

1. Whisking together Vinegar, sesame oil, peanut sauce, soy sauce, ginger, Scallions, basil, and garlic in a bowl until marinade is completely blended well. Placing tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or so.

2. . Removing tuna from the marinade -(don't reuse the marinade). sprinkling sesame seeds onto the tuna, and press the sesame seeds into the tuna until coated completely.

3. using a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over high heat until oil gets hot; cooking tuna until completely cooked, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

4. Transfer onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil, sprinkling with just a pinch of Himalayan salt, Cayenne pepper. Slice and serve over a salad with your favorite salad dressing.