Sixteen Spice Seared Tuna with Mustard Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Sixteen Spice Seared Tuna with Mustard Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder; 3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder; 3 tablespoons ground cumin; 3 tablespoons ground coriander; 3 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cloves; 1 tablespoon ground fennel seed; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 tablespoon allspice; 1 teaspoon chile de arbol; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Mustard Mint Sauce, recipe follows

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
3 tablespoons ground cumin
3 tablespoons ground coriander
3 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground fennel seed
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon allspice
1 teaspoon chile de arbol
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons canola oil
Mustard Mint Sauce, recipe follows

1
Combine all of the spices in a bowl.
2
Rub 1 side of each tuna steak with some of the rub.
3
Heat oil in a large pan over high heat.
4
Place the tuna in the pan, rub-side down, and cook until golden brown and the spices have formed a crust, about 2 minutes.
5
Turn over and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes for rare doneness.
6
Drizzle each steak with some of the Mustard-Mint Sauce.
7
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8
2 tablespoons honey
9
1 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
10
3 mint leaves, finely chopped
11
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12
Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

476

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder, 3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder, 3 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Sixteen Spice Seared Tuna with Mustard Mint Sauce 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.

Sixteen Spice Seared Tuna with Mustard Mint Sauce

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