Tuna with Coconut-Curry Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
35%
Tuna with Coconut-Curry Sauce
45 min.
4
614kcal

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Indulge in a culinary adventure that marries the rich flavors of the ocean with the exotic warmth of Southeast Asia. Our Tuna with Coconut-Curry Sauce is not only a feast for the senses, but it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an ideal choice for those with dietary restrictions. This dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner, serving four people in less than an hour.

The succulent chunks of fresh tuna, marinated in a delightful blend of coconut milk and zesty tamarind concentrate, are grilled to perfection, achieving a lovely pink center that brims with flavor. As you savor each bite, the creamy coconut-curry sauce, infused with vibrant Thai red curry paste, complements the fish beautifully and creates a blissful harmony of taste.

To elevate the dish further, serve your tuna on a bed of hot cooked rice interspersed with crunchy roasted cashews and fragrant fresh basil. This delightful combination not only adds texture but also bursts of freshness that enhance the overall experience. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to a special evening, this Tuna with Coconut-Curry Sauce promises to impress with its vibrant colors, enticing aroma, and unforgettable taste. Dive into this mouthwatering dish and savor the essence of culinary bliss!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup basil fresh
  • cup coconut milk canned
  • cups rice hot cooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons curry paste red
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • teaspoons tamarind paste 
  • servings salt 
  • 0.5 cup roasted cashews salted chopped
  • 1.5 pounds tuna thick (ahi,)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • grill
  • microwave
  • spatula

Directions

  1. In a bowl, mix coconut milk, tamarind concentrate, and curry paste; stir in cilantro.
  2. Rinse tuna, pat dry, and turn over in coconut milk sauce. Lift out fish; save the sauce.
  3. Pour sauce into a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring. Or bring to a boil in a microwave-safe container in a microwave oven at full power (100%). Keep warm.
  4. Lay tuna on a lightly oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of very hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 1 to 2 seconds), close lid on gas grill. Cook tuna until bottom is pale color about 1/4 inch into fish (cut to test; center is red), about 2 minutes. Turn tuna with a wide spatula and cook until side on grill is the same color as it is on the top, and center is still pink to red, about 1 minute longer.
  5. Stir cashews into rice, spoon onto plates, and top with equal portions tuna.
  6. Sprinkle with basil.
  7. Serve with warm coconut-curry sauce and add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories614kcal
Protein26.52%
Fat35.72%
Carbs37.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69
Glycemic Load
50.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
29.201739186826%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:614.06kcal
30.7%
Fat:24.45g
37.61%
Saturated Fat:14.81g
92.55%
Carbohydrates:58.16g
19.39%
Net Carbohydrates:55.23g
20.09%
Sugar:5.8g
6.44%
Cholesterol:61.24mg
20.41%
Sodium:688.63mg
29.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:40.84g
81.68%
Selenium:133µg
190%
Vitamin B3:18.35mg
91.76%
Manganese:1.49mg
74.39%
Vitamin B12:4.37µg
72.86%
Phosphorus:453.73mg
45.37%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
38.11%
Copper:0.74mg
37.14%
Magnesium:132.26mg
33.07%
Iron:5.47mg
30.36%
Zinc:3.28mg
21.86%
Potassium:658.69mg
18.82%
Vitamin D:2.04µg
13.61%
Vitamin K:13.38µg
12.75%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.14%
Vitamin B5:1.2mg
12%
Fiber:2.92g
11.69%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.87%
Vitamin A:486.99IU
9.74%
Folate:35.08µg
8.77%
Calcium:74.44mg
7.44%
Vitamin E:0.9mg
5.97%
Vitamin C:2.41mg
2.92%
Source:My Recipes