Pan Seared Tuna w/ Avocado, Soy, & Lime
Source of Recipe
Food Network - Food 911
Recipe Introduction
Difficulty: Easy // Yield: 1 serving
Recipe Link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_23614,00.html List of Ingredients
2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
1/2 jalapeno, sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, grated
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch sugar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-ounce) block sushi-quality tuna
1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and slicedRecipe
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated.
2. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
3. Season the tuna generously with salt and pepper.
4. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust.
5. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish.
6. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the whole plate.
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