Chili Lime Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe With Quinoa

TUNA STEAK WITH CHILLI LIME

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl add the juice of a lime, half as much olive oil, a teaspoon of chilli and salt. Mix well and leave to one side.
• Heat a griddle pan on the stove to a medium heat. Coat each tuna steak with spray oil and place on the griddle.
• Turn the fish every minute or so until the tuna starts to lose the raw pink colour. Griddle until the fish is cooked all the way through. I like my tuna well done but it can be served pink in the centre.
• Once you are satisfied the fish is cooked to your tastes, put on serving plates and pour the chilli and lime dressing over the fish. Serve with a rice, potatoes or bread and a large mixed salad.

CHILI-LIME SEARED AHI TUNA RECIPE WITH QUINOA

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, and olive oil. Put the tuna steaks in a large zip-top bag, pour in the chili sauce mixture, and marinate for at least 10 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• In a skillet on the stovetop, melt the butter over medium heat. Discard the marinade and add the marinated tuna steaks to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until a slight crust forms on the bottom. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the second side.
• Divide the tuna among four plates and spoon the quinoa alongside. Garnish with the cilantro and sesame seeds and serve, with lime wedges alongside for squeezing over the top.

SEARED TUNA TATAKI QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, mirin and ginger in a 7-by-11-inch (or similar-size) baking dish. Set aside to marinate.
• Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in (rinsed) quinoa. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until the grains are.
• tender and reveal their spiraled germ, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and fluff.
• Meanwhile, season tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat.
• Add tuna and sear for 1 minute on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch slices.
• Remove the onions from the marinade with a slotted spoon and reserve; transfer the sliced tuna to the marinade. Gently toss to coat and let sit 5 minutes. Use tongs to transfer the tuna back to the cutting board and cut into cubes.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the marinade; stir 3 tablespoons of the mixture into the quinoa. Divide the quinoa among 4 shallow bowls and top with equal portions of the tuna, reserved onions, carrot, cucumber and nori. Drizzle with the remaining marinade and serve immediately.