Seared Tuna on a bed of zucchini

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  • 2
  • 15 mins
  • 20 mins

Ingredients

  • Tuna
  • 12 oz top quality tuna steak (cut into 2 pieces to create square lengths)
  • 1 lemon or lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed
  • 2 tsp sumaccracked pepper
  • 2 tsp sea saltblack & white sesame seeds (lightly toasted)
  • 1 small zucchini, curled in Veggie Twister
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Dressing
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cm piece of ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix together 1 tsp salt, chilli powder, zest, fennel seeds, pepper and sumac in bowl. Coat tuna. In a small pan heat the oil on medium heat. Add the tuna and cook on all sides very quickly, keeping a pink centre. Cut into 1.5cm pieces. Curl the zucchini and sprinkle with 1 tsp sea salt, sit for 10 mins and drain. Carefully place in a small pile on the serving dishes. Sprinkle with a few sesame seeds and place a piece of tuna on top. Mix together the dressing ingredients and lightly spoon over the tuna.