Ingredients
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4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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4 tablespoons ground fresh coriander
Instructions
- Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, tumeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks; coating them well.
- Using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the remaining olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
- Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander.
- (Also can do cook these on the grill -- just cook a few minutes on each side.).
- Serve immediately.