Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Ginger and Lime
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Seared tuna is a quick and easy dish to make that, in this sauce is quite delicious. Because tuna is a long lived fish it tends to have a higher mercury content so we recommend having this fish only occasionally. However, it is an excellent source of protein with omega 3 fatty acids, thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6.
MAKES: 2 Servings
PREP/COOK TIME: 40 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 limes, juiced
1 small fresh jalapeno, diced
1 cup cilantro leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Pinch of granulated sugar
4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 six ounce sushi quality tuna filet
2 ripe Haas avocados, halved, peeled, pitted and sliced
DIRECTIONS
In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Stir together until well incorporated.
Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Pour 1/2 the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the plate.
This recipe was adapted from one of Tyler Florence’s recipes.
