ABUELO'S PAN SEARED TUNA APPETIZER

Abuelo's Pan Seared Tuna Appetizer image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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1/2 cup Lawry's Seasoned Salt
1/3 cup dried red pepper, crushed
3 tablespoons garlic granules
1 teaspoon cumin (comino)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon celery salt
6 ounces tuna, loin
3/4 teaspoon bistec seasoning (more if desired)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind (more if desired)
canola oil (for frying)
2 ounces mixed baby lettuces and spring greens
1/4 lemon, for garnish
mustard, for garnish
honey lime dressing (to garnish, Honey Lime Dressing Honey Lime Dressing or store bought)

Steps:

For the Bistec seasoning:.
Blend all ingredients together.
Season Tuna with Bistec Seasoning and pepper.
Heat nonstick sauté pan over high heat.
Add 1-2 tablespoons oil to pan.
Sear tuna on each side for 30-45 seconds.
Refrigerate, then slice tuna fillet in 1/8 inch thick slices when chilled.
Place spring mix in center of a chilled plate.
Fan seared, sliced tuna on the front edge of the spring mix.
Place lemon at 1 o'clock and a dot of mustard at 11 o'clock on the plate.
Pour a ribbon of honey lime dressing from edge to edge of the tuna fan at the bottom of the plate.