Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks

Preparation 10 MIN

Cooking 6 MIN
Servings 4

Ingredients

2 tsp (10 ml) flaxseeds

1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds

1 tsp (5 ml) mustard seeds

1/4 tsp (1 ml) black peppercorns

2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds

4 tuna steaks, each about 6 oz (170 g), briefly left out at room temperature

3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

Preparation

In a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle, coarsely grind the flaxseeds, fennel, mustard seeds and peppercorns. Pour into a plate and add the sesame seeds. Stir to combine. Press the tuna steaks into the spice mixture to coat. Season with salt.

In a large non-stick skillet, brown the tuna steaks in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side or to the desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice and drizzle with olive oil, if desired. Serve with Chickpea, Apple, and Zucchini Salad (see recipe below).

Chickpeas, Apple and Zucchini Salad

Name: Spice-Crusted Tuna Steaks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 ml) flaxseeds; 1 tsp (5 ml) fennel seeds; 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard seeds; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black peppercorns; 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame seeds; 4 tuna steaks, each about 6 oz (170 g), briefly left out at room temperature; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil