Seared Tuna Steak With Avocado Salsa Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna Steak With Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, very finely diced; 1 tablespoon serrano pepper, very finely diced; 1 tablespoon red onion, very finely diced; 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste (Asian chili sauce); 1 pinch kosher salt; 2 (10 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, sushi quality; salt and pepper; 1 avocado, diced into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 cup fresh tomato, diced; 6 fresh cilantro stems

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon red bell pepper, very finely diced
1 tablespoon serrano pepper, very finely diced
1 tablespoon red onion, very finely diced
4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sambal oelek chili paste (Asian chili sauce)
1 pinch kosher salt
2 (10 ounce) ahi tuna steaks, sushi quality
salt and pepper
1 avocado, diced into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh tomato, diced
6 fresh cilantro stems

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["Vinaigrette:", "Combine red pepper, serrano pepper, red onion, vinegar, olive oil, chili sauce and kosher salt to make the vinaigrette.", "Mix well and set aside.", "Fish:", "Season tuna with salt and pepper.", "Sear tuna on a very hot skillet with olive oil.", "Cook to desired doneness (rare if preferable).", "Prepare the salsa while the fish is cooking.", "Salsa:", "Dice the avocado into 1"" cubes.", "Dice the tomatoes.", "Mix the tomato and avocado together.", "Serving Recommendation.", "Place fish on serving dish.", "Top with diced avocado and tomato.", "Splash liberally with vinaigrette.", "Garnish with cilantro.", "Serve immediately.", "Changes:", "Again, I like to add a little soy sauce to the vinaigrette to give the flavors a little more punch, I only use 2 tablespoons olive oil in the vinaigrette to make it more bulky, and I like to garnish the fish with chopped cilantro instead of sprigs."]

315

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, very finely diced, 1 tablespoon serrano pepper, very finely diced, 1 tablespoon red onion, very finely diced, 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna Steak With Avocado 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Seared Tuna Steak With Avocado Salsa

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