Cherry De-Lite Sweet & Spicy Seared Tuna

Summary

Total Time: 10 minutes

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 2 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Sauce

• 1/4 cup Cherry De-Lite tart cherry juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons chili paste (sirracha)
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

Tuna

• 4 tuna fillets (Ahi, Albacore or similar)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Cabbage

• 2 cup Cherry De-Lite Cherry Morsels
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
• 2 cups whole grain rice
• 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped

Directions

Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together Cherry De-Lite tart cherry juice, sesame oil, chili sauce, garlic, soy sauce, mustard and green onions.

Tuna

Heat a large skillet to high heat. Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper, spray with cooking spray, then sear for 90 seconds per side for rare (or until desired doneness). Remove from heat, cool slightly, and slice.

Cabbage

In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey and rice wine vinegar. Toss with Cherry De-Lite Cherry Morsels tart cherries and cabbage.

Prepare rice according to package directions.

To assemble, place equal amounts of rice onto the center of four plates. Push down the center of each mound to create a well and fill each well with equal amounts of dressed cabbage.

Add slices of tuna, drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with parsley and serve.