The Best Spicy Rub Recipe for Seared Tuna Steaks

Name: The Best Spicy Rub Recipe for Seared Tuna Steaks
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1.5 teaspoons ground ginger; 1.25 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

This simple spicy rub recipe is your secret weapon for amazing seared tuna steaks. It’s easy, fragrant, and delivers big, bold flavors every time!

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1.5 teaspoons ground ginger
1.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, coriander, ginger, pepper, salt, and cinnamon. Generously rub the spice mixture onto the tuna steaks.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tuna steaks in the hot oil until they are browned on the outside but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Calories: 254 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 635 mg
Protein Content: 33 g
Cholesterol Content: 64 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g