Seared Tuna With Guacamole and Basil

Name: Seared Tuna With Guacamole and Basil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tuna steaks (1/2 lb each, 4 1/2 inch diameter); 2 avocados; 2 lemons, juiced; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; fresh black pepper, coarsely ground; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt; 1 cup fresh basil; toasted pita bread, cut in triangles

Submitted by Meghan

"A light appetizer, that goes great with Cabernet or other red wine. Best with used with FRESH tuna."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 tuna steaks (1/2 lb each, 4 1/2 inch diameter)
2 avocados
2 lemons, juiced
¹⁄₂ bunch fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
fresh black pepper, coarsely ground
1 dash Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
1 cup fresh basil
toasted pita bread, cut in triangles

directions

Drizzle tuna with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a very hot pan, sear tuna for 1 minute on each side (for rare).
For Sauce: Cream 1 avocado to a smooth consistency, cut other avocado into 1/4-inch cubes, to add texture.
Mix all remaining ingredients in avocado mixture.
Slice tuna into bite-sized (2-inch) pieces, top with a spoonful of guacamole.
Serve on toasted pitas.