Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks
Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks
Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 ml) flaxseeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds
- 4 tuna steaks, each about 6 oz (170 g), briefly left out at room temperature
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
Instructions
- In a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the flaxseeds, fennel, mustard seeds and peppercorns. Pour into a plate and add the sesame seeds. Stir to combine. Press the tuna steaks into the spice mixture to coat. Season with salt.
- In a large non-stick skillet, brown the tuna steaks in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side or to the desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice and drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Serve with Chickpea, Apple, and Zucchini Salad.
Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks