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What to Serve with Tuna Steak

What to Serve with Tuna Steak (17 Best Sides)

5 from 1 vote
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1/2 jalapeno sliced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 tbsps soy sauce
  • Pinch sugar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 6-oz block sushi-quality tuna
  • 1 ripe avocado halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Stir sauce until well combined. Set aside.
  • Pat the tuna dry on each side. Season with salt and pepper until the steak is totally covered.
  • Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat and coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Place the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Do not overcook. Tuna should still be mostly pink on the inside.
  • Pour about half of the cilantro sauce into the pan. Stir or swirl the pan to coat the fish.
  • Remove tuna from heat and serve on a plate alongside the sliced avocado. Use the remaining cilantro sauce to drizzle over the plate.