Name: Spice-Crusted Tuna with Sesame and Lime
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb(s) fresh tuna, cut into 4 pieces; 1 tsp ginger, grated (5 ml); ½ tsp coriander seed, crushed (2 ml); ½ tsp fennel seed, crushed (2 ml); ½ tsp pink peppercorns, crushed (2 ml); Zest of 1 lime; Juice of 1 lime; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp tamari (30 ml); 2 tsp sesame oil (10 ml)

Yields

4 servings

ingredients

lb(s) fresh tuna, cut into 4 pieces

tsp ginger, grated (5 ml)

tsp coriander seed, crushed (2 ml)

tsp fennel seed, crushed (2 ml)

tsp pink peppercorns, crushed (2 ml)

Zest of 1 lime

Juice of 1 lime

clove garlic, minced

Tbsp tamari (30 ml)

tsp sesame oil (10 ml)

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directions

Step 1

Combine ginger, coriander seed, fennel seed, peppercorns and lime zest in a shallow pan.

Step 2

Combine lime juice, garlic, tamari and sesame oil in another shallow pan.

Step 3

Dip the tuna into the lime juice mixture and then press into the spice mixture, so that it adheres to all sides of the tuna.

Step 4

Season tuna with with salt and sear over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side for rare.

Step 5

Slice tuna and arrange on a plate. Serve with Eggplant Stir Fry with Kaffir and basmati rice.

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