Seared Ahi Taco With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Seared Ahi Taco With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 12 ounces ahi or 12 ounces albacore tuna, cut into 1 inch steaks; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 8 taco shells; 2 limes, halved; Avocado Salsa; 2 ripe avocados, pit and skin discarded; 2 medium tomatoes, diced, into 1/4 inch cubes; 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, leaves, coarsely, chopped, stems discarded before before measuring; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 ounces ahi or 12 ounces albacore tuna, cut into 1 inch steaks
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 taco shells
2 limes, halved
Avocado Salsa
2 ripe avocados, pit and skin discarded
2 medium tomatoes, diced, into 1/4 inch cubes
1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, leaves, coarsely, chopped, stems discarded before before measuring
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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["In a small bowl, combine cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper and coriander.", "Rub spice mixture generously on both sides of the tuna.", "Preheat oven to 350u00b0F for the taco shells.", "Heat a nonstick pan on the stove over high heat. When pan is smoking hot, add olive oil, wait 10 seconds, then add tuna. Sear for 1 minute per side, or until fish is cooked on the outside, but rare on the inside. Transfer to a plate.", "Separate taco shells and place them in the oven for 4 minutes (timing is everything here, since they go from perfectly done to burned after about 1 additional minute).", "While the shells are heating, dice tuna into 1/4-inch cubes.", "To serve, fill all eight taco shells halfway with salsa. Spoon tuna over salsa and squeeze a spritz of lime juice overtop. Serve immediately.", "Avocado Salsa: Avocado is just ripe if it indents with the firm press of a finger.", "Add all ingredients to a medium-size bowl. Toss gently. DO NOT MASH AVOCADO."]

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Seared Ahi Taco With Avocado Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Seared Ahi Taco With Avocado Salsa

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