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

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Party of One

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Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
1 serving

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

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recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
John San Mateo, CA 10-08-2009
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yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made this several times and it always comes out great. easy to make. the sauce is what i think makes the dish, with the... avocados, cliantro, yumm! i wonder how it'd taste if i just left the tuna raw instead of searing the outside. anyone knows?Read more
recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
Stacie Palo Alto, CA 07-05-2009
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The perfect blend of citrus and heat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is so flavorful! It's a very refreshing summer dish. So good I'll be making it all winter. Of course, the ahi... needs to be really fresh. The seasoning is perfect as is. I made it with a big salad butter leaf salad and kept dipping my salad in the marinade as a dressing. It's that good. Healthy and satisfying!Read more
recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
Kelli St Paul, MN 05-16-2009
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The best seared tuna recipe I've found!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The marinade for this recipe is great. I make it the day before and let the tuna marinade overnight. It's delicious without... avocado, as I never seem to have that on hand. Read more
recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
Vanessa Sugar Hill, GA 01-12-2009
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Out-of-control delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not usually a fan of tuna steaks but this is one of the yummiest dishes I've ever had. This will impress your guests.... Another Tyler Florence winner! Read more
recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
null null, null 12-10-2008
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Amazing and Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I recently cooked this for my family and they loved it! Instead of using tuna, I used salmon; and instead of serving raw, I... ended up cooking the fish throughout (family's not a big fan of raw fish). In the end the food turned out amazingly delicious. The recipe does yield a large amount of sauce though like everyone has been saying, but nonetheless, the extras can be drizzled over rice or something!Read more
recipe Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
Mary Santa Ana, CA 12-05-2008
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Loved it!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My boyfriend and I made this last night. It was DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! It reminded me of all the special rolls I like to order... when i go out for sushi. If you are a spicy tuna roll fan you will definitely love this!Read more