Macadamia Crusted Ahi Tuna

Name: Macadamia Crusted Ahi Tuna
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1(7 to 8-ounce) tuna fillet; Salt and black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons; Pinch thyme and tarragon; 2 tablespoons medium chopped macadamia nuts; 1 teaspoon very finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon very finely chopped shallots

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

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1(7 to 8-ounce) tuna fillet

Salt and black pepper

1/4 teaspoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons

Pinch thyme and tarragon

2 tablespoons medium chopped macadamia nuts

1 teaspoon very finely chopped garlic

1 teaspoon very finely chopped shallots

Directions

Rub fish with salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the olive oil, thyme, and tarragon. Press 1 tablespoon of the chopped macadamia nuts on each side. Put garlic, shallots, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in saute pan and heat on high until oil bubbles. Carefully place fish in the pan and sear about 15 seconds on each side for rare; 30 seconds on each side for medium rare. If you prefer well done fish, start at a low heat and saute until done. This preparation can be done with mahi mahi or ono too.
Serve with your favorite starch and vegetables.