Pan-Seared Tuna

Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna

Can I just say YUMMY?!? I mean look at that thing! It was beyond delicious. I was so excited about it that I forgot to make some rice. But guess what? It didn't even need it. With the avocado and the oil in this recipe I was more than satisfied. Thanks to my sponsors Deb and Charlene for tonight's meal. Fresh ahi tuna from Charlene (well, Don really, but no one needs to know that ;-)) and fresh avocados from Deb's tree! My friends rock!

Mmmm...fresh tuna!

This is some of the tuna I got last night. I searched for a recipe earlier today but didn't find this one until later. And let me just say that I'm glad I found it. It's so tasty! Here's the recipe:

Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime 

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence 

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

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. 

Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the tuna generously 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 of 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 whole plate. 

Changes I made: 

~ Only had "sweet limes" so I used those and they were too sweet so I added 
some rice wine vinegar. 

~ Would definitely only use half the oil it calls for. I didn't need that much for searing or for the "marinade"

~ I used serrano instead of jalapeno

~ I used low-sodium soy sauce instead of regular

I haven't tried it but I would imagine it would be delicious on tilapia or halibut as well. Try it if you're a fish person and particular if you have a nice piece of fresh-caught ahi tuna.

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend. I really am not getting much done but I AM enjoying my weekend so yeah for me!!