Spicy Rub for Seared Tuna Steaks

3 Reviews

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 6 min
Ready In: 11 min

“Fragrant, easy-to-make rub for fresh tuna steaks. Bold flavors.” - by ABoston

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil

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Directions

Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, coriander, black pepper, ginger, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; rub tuna steaks with spice mixture.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna in the hot oil until browned but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
254 cal
13%

Fat
11.7 g
18%

Carbs
2.2 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (3)

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Peg overholt

Jun. 20, 2012

"Excellent. I would however decrease the salt to a half teaspoon...." See more"

josef2

Sep. 30, 2012

"WOW!!!! That's some good tuna!!! Easy, quick and good!!! I didn't have any lemon zest so I just added a TBSP of lemon juice instead. Still incredible!..." See more"

Patty Cakes

Jan. 14, 2013

"A friend of mine gave me some tuna. I tried the rub and I was not a fan of the cinnamon in it. I made a salad and chopped up the tuna using a squeeze of lime on it. I am sorry ABoston this was not for..." See more me."

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