Spicy Rub for Seared Tuna Steaks

Fresh tuna steaks are first rubbed with a bold blend of spices, then seared to a delicious medium-rare.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 11 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, coriander, black pepper, ginger, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; rub tuna steaks with spice mixture.

Step 2

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.