Pan-Seared Tuna With Avocado Recipe

Name: Pan-Seared Tuna With Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces sushi-quality tuna; 2 ripe avocados; kosher salt; ground black pepper; 2 cups chopped cilantro; 1 jalapeno; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic clove; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon sugar; ¼ cup olive oil; kosher salt; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

24 ounces sushi-quality tuna
2 ripe avocados
kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 cups chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ teaspoon sugar
¼ cup olive oil
kosher salt
ground black pepper

1
Combine all the ingredients except the tuna and avocados in a bowl, and stir.
2
This is your vinaigrette.
3
Divide the tuna into four six ounce blocks, and season with salt and pepper.
4
Coat a skillet with olive oil on medium-high heat, and heat.
5
Put the tuna steaks in the hot oil, and sear on each side for 1 minute to form a crust with the salt and pepper.
6
Pour half the vinaigrette into the pan, and coat the fish.
7
Remove the fish from the pan.
8
Top the fish with sliced avocado, and drizzle the rest of the vinaigrette over it all.

374

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 24 ounces sushi-quality tuna, 2 ripe avocados, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pan-Seared Tuna With Avocado 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.

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Pan-Seared Tuna With Avocado

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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