Seared Tuna with Avocado
serves 4

Seared Tuna with Avocado

This is my adaptation of a recipe from Tyler Florence of The Food Network. This sauce has an excellent flavor. The addition of the avocado really makes it an interesting entree so don't leave it out.

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1 pound fresh Tuna
2 tablespoon olive oil (for searing the tuna)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1 clove minced garlic
juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 avocado peeled, pit removed, and sliced

1. In a small glass bowl, combine the cilantro, red pepper, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce and 1 tablespoon olive oil. 
2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add the 2 tablespoons of oil. 
3. Add the tuna to the hot oil and sear for 1 minute. Turn the fish over and sear the other side for 1 minute.
4. Remove the tuna from the skillet, slice into servings, pour sauce over tuna, and add the avocado slices just before serving. 

Calories 387, Fat 26.7g, Cholesterol 35mg, Sodium 211mg
Carbohydrates 5.5g, Fiber 3.5g, Sugars 0.5g, Protein 31.5g