Seared Moroccan-Style Tuna Recipe

 

Seared Moroccan-Style Tuna is so good and also aromatic!  This simple, but rare seared tuna, is coated in a combination of traditional Moroccan spices and then marinates for hours so the spices can really penetrate the outer flesh of the fish.  Impress all your family and friends with this Seared Moroccan-Style Tuna Recipe.

 

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Seared Moroccan-Style Tuna Recipe:
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Seared Moroccan-Style Tuna Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 Ahi tuna steaks, (3/4 to 1-inch thick, about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon anise seeds, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons fresh coriander, ground
  • NOTE:  If you can obtain the Moroccan spice blend called ras-el-hanout, you could substitute it for the spices in this recipe.
Instructions
  1. Lightly rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, tumeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.  Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with olive oil.  Rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks; coating them well.  Wrap the prepared tuna steak in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

  3. Using a heavy bottomed sautpan or a cast-iron pan, warm the remaining 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 the meat will become dry and lose its flavor.)

  4. Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks right after you take them from the oven; then sprinkle with coriander.  Allow the cooked tuna steak for rest 10 minutes, and then slice.

  5. Serve immediately.

  6. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Notes

NOTE:  If you can obtain the Moroccan spice blend called ras-el-hanout, you could substitute it for the spices in this recipe.

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