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Seared Tuna

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 447kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb Ahi tuna
  • 2 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder to taste
  • 1 tsp Lime zest or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp Jalapeño pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
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Instructions

  • For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients as needed. Set aside.
  • Season the tuna on both sides with olive oil, garlic powder, lime zest, and salt.
  • Heat a nonstick pan or skillet on medium high heat. Once the pan is hot, sear the tuna on both sides golden brown for about 45 seconds per side or to your desired temperature using a thermometer (see below). Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Garnish with jalapeno and cilantro. Drizzle with dressing.

Notes

Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 120 degrees F
  • Medium: 125 degrees F
  • Well: over 130 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2851IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg