Seared Tuna with Soy Sauce and Avocado
A quick and elegant dish of lightly seared tuna slices served with creamy avocado and a simple soy sauce drizzle. Ready in minutes, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 40g
Ingredients
- 1 pound tuna steak
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb tuna steak dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the tuna and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until the outside is browned but the center is still rare.
- 3
Remove the tuna from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes. Slice the 1 large avocado and arrange on a plate.
- 4
Thinly slice the rested tuna against the grain and lay it over the avocado. Drizzle with the 3 tbsp soy sauce and serve immediately.
- 5
Optional: add a dab of wasabi or a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- plate
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