Seared Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Salad

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  Tuna, Ahi, Sushi-Grade(454g)
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  Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
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  Garlic
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  Ginger, Fresh Root(5g)
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  Sesame Oil, Toasted(15g)
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  Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(80g)
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  Vegetable oil(15g)
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  Sesame seeds(5g)
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  Vinegar, Rice, Seasoned(80g)
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  Sugar, Granulated White(45g)
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  1/2 teaspoons sea salt
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  Sesame Oil, Toasted(23g)
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  Green Onion (Scallion)
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  Peas, Sugar Snap(113g)
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  Cucumber
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  Radishes
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  Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
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  Wasabi paste(10g)
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  Lemon Juice, Fresh(8g)
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  Sugar, Granulated White(5g)

Instructions

1. 1Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, toasted sesame oil, and low-sodium soy sauce. Add the tuna to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
2. 2While the tuna marinates, prepare the cucumber salad. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the seasoned rice vinegar, sugar, toasted sesame oil, and chopped green onions until combined. Add the sugar snap peas, sliced cucumber, and sliced radishes; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. 3Make the wasabi mayo by whisking together the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, fresh lemon juice, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
4. 4Remove the tuna from the marinade and pat dry. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the tuna steaks and sear for 1½–2½ minutes per side over medium-high heat until the exterior is golden brown and the center remains rare (internal temperature 110–115°F for sushi-grade tuna).
5. 5Transfer the seared tuna to a cutting board and rest for at least 3 minutes before slicing into ½-inch pieces.
6. 6Divide the cucumber salad evenly into 4 serving bowls or containers while warm. Top each portion with the sliced tuna.
7. 7Drizzle each serving with the wasabi mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. 8Cover and refrigerate the assembled bowls if meal prepping; consume within 3 days, keeping the tuna and salad components separated if storing longer than 1 day.