Moroccan Tuna Steaks

Name: Moroccan Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 4 tuna steaks (6 ounce); 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp ground aniseed; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 4 tbsp ground fresh coriander

Grilled tuna, aniseed and coriander, warmed with cumin and paprika.

13 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min · 13 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, tumeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks; coating them well.
2
Using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the remaining olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. Do not overcook!
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3
Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander. (Also can do cook these on the grill -- just cook a few minutes on each side.). Serve immediately.