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    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 sliced

    Recipe



    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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