Pan Fried Tuna with Asian Glaze
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
  • Tuna steak- 1 or 2
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Salt- a few pinches
  • Oil- 2 tbsp
For making Asian Glaze
  • Cilantro, chopped- ¼ cup
  • Ginger, grated- 1 tbsp
  • Garlic, grated- 1 clove
  • Green chilies, chopped- 2
  • Soy sauce- 2 tbsp
  • Honey- 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice- 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil- 1½ tbsp
  • Sesame seeds- 1 tbsp
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients mentioned for making the Asian glaze. Keep aside.
  2. Season the tuna with freshly ground pepper & salt on both sides.
  3. Place a pan over high heat, add 2 tbsp oil.
  4. Place the seasoned tuna over the oil, let the bottom side cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Flip it over and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
  6. At this point, the center of the tuna will be slightly pink.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce over the tuna, using a spoon keep adding the sauce from the pan over the tuna, cook for a minute.
  8. Flip it over and cook for another minute.
  9. Transfer the cooked tuna to a plate, pour the sauce over it.
  10. Serve warm along with salad, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes etc.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/pan-fried-tuna-with-asian-glaze/