SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH THAI CUCUMBER RELISH

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Seared Tuna Steak with Thai Cucumber Relish image

Nice cool and refreshing dish for summertime

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

THAI CUCUMBER RELISH
1/2 large cucumber
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp each rice vinegar and water
3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp finely chopped carrot
1 Tbsp each fish sauce and sugar
TUNA STEAKS
2 tuna steaks
1 Tbsp olive oil
salt

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the cucumber and slice in half and scoop out the seeds and discard. Dice into small cubes. Add the salt and let sit 30 minutes. Rinse the cucumber and drain well. Add the remaining ingredients and let sit another 30 minutes.
  • 2. Heat a cast iron pan with the olive oil until hot. Season the tuna steak with salt. Sear 4 minutes each side and 1 minute on the edges.
  • 3. Cut into slices and serve with the relish over top

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