Mint Seared White Tuna with Green Tea Udon

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That right there is one downright sexy bite of food.

So when it comes to dinner, I want you kids to be the first to know...

I'm bringing sexy back...

Fragrant seared mint, silky raw tuna, slippery cold udon noodles.

It's sure to tickle your palate.

And because it takes less than 15 minutes to make, you'll have the whole rest of the evening to focus on other things...

1/2 pound green tea udon noodles
1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon juice
1/4 cup cooked edamame
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
2 large yellowfin tuna steaks
2 tablespoons dried mint
1 additional teaspoon vegetable oil

In a large pot of heavily salted water, boil the udon until just cooked, about six minutes. Remove from the water, drain and toss with the lemon zest, juice, edamame, vegetable oil, sesame seeds and fresh mint.

Wash the fish and pat dry. (If it isn't dry, the mint won't stick) Pour the dried mint onto a shallow plate and coat the fish, pressing it into the flesh.

Heat the additional oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the tuna. Sear for two minutes, then flip and sear on the other side. It should remain raw inside. (My tuna isn't pink because I buy it untreated. It is, therefore, still raw in that picture. Get it?)

Remove the tuna from the pan and slice into 1/2 inch thick pieces.

Top with the udon and serve.

Makes enough for four as an appetizer or two as a main course

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Edamame, or green vegetable soybeans, are whole large soybeans which are harvested when the soybeans are still green. - Soya.be

Green tea udon is available at Trader Joes nationwide

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