Moroccan Tuna Steaks Recipe

Name: Moroccan Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 4 tablespoons ground fresh coriander

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons ground fresh coriander

1
Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
2
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.
3
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!
4
Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander.
5
(Also can do cook these on the grill -- just cook a few minutes on each side.).
6
Serve immediately.

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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: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Tuna Steaks falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Tuna Steaks

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