Seared Tuna with Cilantro Lime Glaze
Thick fresh tuna steak seared rare with a zesty lime and cilantro glaze
Ingredients
- 1 large thick fresh tuna steak or 2 smaller steaks
- 1 tsp sesame oil or other heat safe oil such as peanut, veg etc
- salt and pepper
Glaze
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 jalapeno, finely minced remove seeds for less heat
- 1 handful chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Pat tuna dry on both sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine all glaze ingredients. Add salt if necessary, depending on sodium content in soy sauce.
- Heat heavy skillet or cast iron pan to medium-high. Add oil. Place tuna in hot pan and sear for about 2 minutes.
- Turn tuna. Sear other side for 2 minutes. Add glaze and spoon over top as glaze caramelizes in the pan.
- Remove from heat and let rest. Add more fresh cilantro if desired.
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