Healthy Recipe: Ahi Tuna Tacos with Spicy Crema & Pickled Slaw

These ahi tuna tacos are a simple meal to whip up and a fun way to elevate your standard taco! To accompany these fresh tuna tacos we’ve added pickled cabbage and to kick up the flavor, a spicy crema—making them the perfect combination of crunch, spice, and freshness. Everything a taco should be!

Not only are they tasty, these tacos are packed with good-for-you ingredients. Ahi tuna is incredibly nutritious and contains a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and vitamins. Red cabbage is high in vitamin C and iron and adds a punchy bite to these delicious tacos. The crema is made with Greek yogurt—a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics. 

It is recommended that pregnant women limit their intake of tuna. If you’re pregnant and eating tuna, make sure it’s cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound (500 g) ahi tuna

To make the marinade:

• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• Juice of 1 orange
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp white onion, minced
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp minced cilantro

To make the pickled cabbage:

• ¼ red cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar 
• 2 tsp honey 
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

To make the spicy crema: 

• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon sriracha or similar hot sauce
• ½ tsp honey
• Salt to taste

• Corn + wheat tortillas 

Begin by pickling the cabbage in a mason jar or similar. Refrigerate for two hours or more before preparing this recipe.

Prepare marinade ingredients in a small baking dish then add ahi to marinade for at least 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated until ready to cook.

Heat one tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Pat the ahi dry and then sear for two minutes per side or until preferred doneness. Remove from pan and set aside to rest.

Prepare the spicy crema while the Ahi rests.

Thinly slice tuna and serve with warm tortillas, pickled cabbage and spicy crema.

Makes four servings.

NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING):

Calories: 272

Protein: 34 g

Total fat: 3 g

Saturated fat: 6 g

Cholesterol: 47 mg

Carbs: 27 g

Fiber: 2.5 g

Total sugars: 10 g

Added sugars: 3.7 g

Sodium: 500 mg

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