Delicious Tuna Lettuce Wraps

These low-carb delicious Tuna Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and satisfying dish made with tuna steaks, a tasty soy and chili based sauce, and edamame, served in a lettuce wrap.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 13

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 233kcal

Author :Laura Lynch

Ingredients

1/4 cup (59 ml) low sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons (24 g) light brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) Gochujang sauce or other chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (2 g) toasted sesame seeds plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons (9.86 ml) sesame oil
1 pound (454 g) fresh tuna steaks
2 (2) green onions chopped, divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1 (1) head butter or Boston Bibb lettuce leaves separated
edamame, sliced carrots, and cucumbers toppings

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, Gochujang sauce, ground ginger, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
Pour the sesame oil into a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the tuna steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, just to get a sear on each side. Do not overcook. Pour in sauce. Sauté again for one minute per side to allow the tuna to soak up the sauce. It should be slightly raw in the middle and measure around 130° F.
To assemble, add the edamame, sliced carrots, and cucumbers to each lettuce leaf. Chop the tuna and add it on top. Garnish with remaining green onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

You can add additional chili sauce to the top if you want more heat.
The tuna should be slightly raw in the middle and measure around 130° F in the center.
Let the tuna rest on a cutting board while you are filling the lettuce wraps with veggies.
Use the air fryer to cook the tuna instead. Just preheat for 3 minutes on 400° F, then cook for about 6 minutes, flipping at the halfway point. You can pour the sauce onto the tuna after you've chopped it, and let it soak for a few minutes before tutting the tuna on the lettuce.

Nutrition

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