Fennel Crusted Yellowfin Tuna

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