Recipes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 tsp. ginger, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 limes, juiced
• 3 Tbsp. soy sauce
• Pinch sugar
• ½ tsp. salt plus more for seasoning tuna
• ¼ tsp. black pepper plus more for seasoning tuna
• ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2, 6oz. blocks sushi-quality tuna
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and ¼ cup of olive oil.
2. Stir together until well-mixed.
3. Place large skillet over medium-high heat and coat with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
4. Season tuna generously on all sides with salt and pepper.
5. Lay tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust.
6. Pour ½ the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish.
7. Serve tuna with sliced avocado and remaining cilantro sauce.