Seared tuna rice paper wraps

February 22, 2013 (Last Updated: January 11, 2019)
Seared tuna rice paper wraps recipe

Seared tuna rice paper wraps are a delicious light lunch. The Asian-inspired flavours add quite a taste punch in their combination of zesty, salty and fresh. Believe it or not, these delicious wraps are also low-carb!

Seared tuna rice paper wraps

Ingredients

  • 200 – 300g fresh tuna
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • drizzle of sesame oil
  • 8 – 10 rice paper wraps
  • 150g cooked vermicelli rice noodles
  • 2 fresh red chillies, sliced
  • a large handful of fresh coriander
  • soya sauce, to serve
  • fresh lime cheeks, to serve

Instructions

1

Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat.

2

Season the tuna and drizzle with sesame oil.

3

Sear the tuna for 3 – 4 minutes on each side (according to how well done you like it). Remove from the heat and slice.

4

Dip the wraps into cold water for 30 seconds or until they soften. Fill each wrap with noodles, sliced tuna, chilli and coriander and roll them up.

5

Serve with dipping bowls of soya sauce and plenty of fresh lime.

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