Spicy Rub for Seared Tuna Steaks

This easy-to-make rub adds spicy flavor to seared tuna steaks cooked to a delicious medium-rare. Serve over grilled vegetables or a quinoa salad.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

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

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.