Cá Ngừ Đại Dương
Cá Ngừ Đại Dương is a vibrant Vietnamese dish featuring succulent tuna marinated in aromatic spices, served with a side of fresh herbs and zesty dipping sauce. This Paleo-friendly midnight treat is both nutritious and satisfying, perfect for late-night cravings.

20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Vietnamese
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh tuna steak - 250 grams
- Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Chili pepper - 1, finely chopped
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Mint - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lettuce leaves - 4 large
- Cucumber - 1/2, thinly sliced
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- In a bowl, combine fish sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped chili pepper, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut the tuna steak into bite-sized cubes and add them to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated tuna and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown but still tender in the center.
- While the tuna is cooking, prepare a fresh herb salad by mixing chopped cilantro and mint in a bowl.
- To serve, place seared tuna on a plate alongside lettuce leaves and cucumber slices. Top with the fresh herb salad and drizzle any remaining marinade over the top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 45 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids promoting heart health.
- High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.
Tags
VietnamesePaleoMidnight