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Asian Style Pan-Seared Tuna

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    SERVES

    SERVES

    2 persons

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    COOKING METHOD

    COOKING METHOD

    Stovetop

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    PREP TIME

    PREP TIME

    10 mins

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    COOK TIME

    COOK TIME

    2 mins

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This dish is not only beautiful but comes together in minutes! The simplicity of this dish is what I love the most. Straight forward, quick-cooking, and full of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

SAUCE

1 small bunch of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

2 scallions, chopped

2 tsp Everiday Garlic Chili Oil

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp Everiday Coconut Aminos

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 tsp sesame oil

TUNA

1 tbsp olive oil

400 g / 14 oz of mini tuna steaks

Salt & pepper to taste

4 tbsp black and white sesame seeds mixed

1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced salad greens (optional)

Instructions

1

DONE!

In a mixing bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients.

2

DONE!

Season your tuna with salt and pepper, then dip to coat in the mixed sesame seeds

3

DONE!

Place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the tbsp of olive oil to coat. Once hot, lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a crust. Turn the steaks over and spoon sauce over the fish.

4

DONE!

Reserve about 1/2 the sauce for drizzling later.

5

DONE!

Serve the seared tuna sliced on a bed of greens with the sliced or cubed avocado and the remaining sauce drizzled over everything.

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