Tasmanian Abalone and Seaweed Salad with Finger Lime Dressing
Fresh Tasmanian abalone thinly sliced and tossed with native seaweed and a zesty finger lime dressing, this salad celebrates Australia's coastal flavors with a refreshing bite. This Australian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Tasmanian abalone, wakame seaweed, finger limes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, cleaned and thinly sliced Tasmanian abalone
- 1/2 cup dried, rehydrated and chopped wakame seaweed
- 2, pulp scooped out finger limes
- 1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
- 2, thinly sliced spring onions
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh coriander
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Soak 1/2 cup dried wakame seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes until rehydrated, then drain and chop roughly.
- Step 2: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, and the pulp of 2 finger limes until combined.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz thinly sliced Tasmanian abalone, 1/2 medium julienned cucumber, 2 thinly sliced spring onions, and the chopped wakame seaweed to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature.








