Coriander, Fennel, and Pepper Crusted Tuna with Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Name: Coriander, Fennel, and Pepper Crusted Tuna with Watermelon Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, peeled, seeded, and diced; 1 tablespoon sliced onion; 1 tablespoon diced poblano pepper or 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno pepper; 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Juice of 2 limes; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons black peppercorns; 24 ounces tuna (4 pieces, 1-1/2 inches thick); 2 teaspoons olive oil

Servings: persons

2 cups watermelon, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 tablespoon sliced onion
1 tablespoon diced poblano pepper or 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
24 ounces tuna (4 pieces, 1-1/2 inches thick)
2 teaspoons olive oil

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To prepare the watermelon salsa, in a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
2
To prepare spice blend, grind all spices in a mini food processor or spice grinder they are powdery.
3
Spread the spice mixture evenly on a large plate.
4
Rinse the tuna fillets and pat dry.
5
Place one side of each piece of tuna into the spice mixture.
6
Shake off excess.
7
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over high heat until almost smoking.
8
Carefully place two of the tuna fillets, spiced side down, into the skillet.
9
A spice crust should form within 1 minute.
10
Using kitchen tongs, turn over the tuna, lower the heat to medium, and cook for 2 to 5 minutes to desired doneness.
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Repeat the process with the remaining tuna fillets.
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For Watermelon Salsa:
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Per serving: calories - 38, protein - 1gm, fat - 1gm, cholesterol - 0mg
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For Tuna:
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Per serving: calories - 198, protein - 40 gm, fat - 4 gm, cholesterol - 74 mg

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups watermelon, peeled, seeded, and diced, 1 tablespoon sliced onion, 1 tablespoon diced poblano pepper or 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno pepper, 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper, and more.

Yes, Coriander, Fennel, and Pepper Crusted Tuna with Watermelon Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Coriander, Fennel, and Pepper Crusted Tuna with Watermelon Salsa

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