Pan-Seared Tuna with Lime Pepper Crust

Ingredients

• 4 packages Vital Choice albacore tuna medallions (6 ounces each)
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Vital Choice extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1. Rinse the tuna and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Grate the zest from the lime (about 1 1/2 teaspoons), then squeeze the juice and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine lime zest, thyme, pepper and salt; stir to mix. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna with olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on the tuna steaks; coating them well.
4. Using a heavy bottomed sauté pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. (Do not overcook the tuna or it will become dry and lose its flavor.)
5. Pour the lime juice over the tuna right after you take them from the stove, then serve.