Pan-Seared Tuna with Lime Pepper Crust
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 2 minutes | Total Time: 17 minutes
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
- Rinse the tuna and pat dry with paper towels.
- Grate the zest from the lime (about 1 1/2 teaspoons), then squeeze the juice and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.)
- Pour the lime juice over the tuna right after you take them from the stove, then serve.