Seared Tuna Asian BBQ Sauce

Name: Seared Tuna Asian BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (albacore or ahi); 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped); 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural tamari or shoyu); 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Submitted by Pyramidd

"Very simple recipe to bring the best out of your ahi or albacore tuna steak in no time."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks (albacore or ahi)
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
¹⁄₄ cup fresh cilantro (coarsely chopped)
¹⁄₂ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce (natural tamari or shoyu)
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper

directions

===Asian BBQ Sauce.
Mix all ingredients.
===Albacore.
Thaw tuna loin completely in refrigerator and let come to room temperature before cooking. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the fish and press it in with the hands.
Heat 3 Tbl grapeseed oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.
Place the tuna in the hot oil and sear on each side to desired doneness. (Check the ends or slice through the middle to check doneness.).
Remove the tuna loin to a heated platter and slice into 1/2 or 1-inch slices as desired.
Serve with the sauce, accompanied with rice and sautéed greens.