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Fennel Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

  • 4 Servings
  • 15 minutes prep; 20 minutes cooking
  • Suggested Pairing: Citrusy Sauvignon Blanc

Ingredients

  • 4 – 6 oz. yellowfin tuna steaks (Superior Foods Featured Item: #78011)
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds (Superior Foods Featured Item: #49105 – Restaurant’s Pride)
  • 3 tsp sumac
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (Superior Foods Featured Item: #42402 – Soul of Creta)
  • 1 lime wedge for garnish

Preparation

  1. Combine the fennel, sumac, lime rind, salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the tuna steaks on all sides with the mixture.
  3. Heat a large frying pan with the extra virgin olive oil on medium heat (3-4 minutes).
  4. Place the tuna steaks in the pan and sear on all sides (approximately 1 minute per side).
  5. Remove from the pan and pat dry with a paper towel.  Let stand for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Serve by slice steaks on a bias to make 1/2″ slices.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Charred eggplant salad (pictured) or succotash

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