SEARED TUNA WITH GUACAMOLE AND BASIL

Seared Tuna With Guacamole and Basil image

Provided by Meghan

Categories Tuna

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 tuna steaks (1/2 lb each, 4 1/2 inch diameter)
2 avocados
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
fresh black pepper, coarsely ground
1 dash Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
1 cup fresh basil
toasted pita bread, cut in triangles

Steps:

Drizzle tuna with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a very hot pan, sear tuna for 1 minute on each side (for rare).
For Sauce: Cream 1 avocado to a smooth consistency, cut other avocado into 1/4-inch cubes, to add texture.
Mix all remaining ingredients in avocado mixture.
Slice tuna into bite-sized (2-inch) pieces, top with a spoonful of guacamole.
Serve on toasted pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7, Fat 25.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.4