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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

I have never made Ahi Tuna before tonight, and holy smokes was it good.

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ALL YOU NEED (for about .85 lb of ahi tuna steak, 2 servings)

• 1 fresh sushi grade Ahi Tuna Steak (0.75-0.85 lb fish)
• 2 tbsp + 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/8 c fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3/4 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp of fresh ginger)
• 1 tbsp dried cilantro leaves (or 2 handfuls of fresh cilantro leaves)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• A lot of freshly ground peppercorn
• Dash of finely ground pepper
• 1 avocado, freshly sliced
• Optional: cayenne pepper to taste

SIMPLE STEPS:

1. Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro, sugar, a dash of salt and pepper.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil on medium heat. Coat presentation-side of the ahi tuna steak with salt, fine pepper, and thick peppercorns (or thicker pepper).
3.  Sear on first side for a minute (or 5 minutes for well-done). Coat other side of the tuna with salt, fine pepper, and thick peppercorns. Flip and sear again.
4. While halfway done cooking, pour 1/2 sauce over tuna to cook.
5. Serve with sauce and avocado, and enjoy!

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