Spicy Rub for Seared Tuna Steaks

This spicy rub for seared tuna steaks recipe is easy to make, fragrant, and perfect for seared fresh tuna steaks. Serve over grilled veggies or quinoa.

• 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
• 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, ginger, pepper, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; rub tuna steaks with spice mixture.

Step 2

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna in hot oil until browned but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.