Seared Ahi Tuna with...Seared Ahi Tuna with Chimichurri Sauce

Need a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal main course? Seared Ahi Tuna with Chimichurri Sauce could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe serves 4. For $6.08 per serving, this recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 30g of protein, 39g of fat, and a total of 510 calories. This recipe from Kitchen Confidante requires kosher salt, avocados, baby arugula, and thyme. 10079 people were glad they tried this recipe. It is an expensive recipe for fans of Latin American food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 100%, which is awesome. Similar recipes are Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, Ahi Tuna Ceviche, and Ahi Tuna with Sweet and Spicy Asian Slaw.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   In a small bowl, stir 1/3 cup of olive oil with the cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, sherry vinegar, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.Season both sides of the tuna generously with salt and pepper.

2. 02

   Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non stick pan over high heat. Sear the tuna, about 2 minutes per side.

3. 03

   Transfer to a cutting board and cut into thin slices.In a medium bowl, toss the baby arugula with about 1/2 of the chimichurri sauce.

4. 04

   Place a handful of arugula on salad plates, and top with the the slices of tuna and avocado. Dress with more chimichurri sauce and serve with any remaining sauce on the side.