Seared Tuna with Asparagus Salsa
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces tuna with salsaThis recipe can be multiplied and makes good leftovers if served cold.
Serve with Baked Sweet Potato or Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Dirty Rice or Roasted Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
| 1 spray Spray olive oil |
| 1 lb. Asparagus, raw |
| 2 quart Ice water |
| 1 medium Tomatoes (diced) |
| 1 Small Shallots, raw (diced) |
| 1 medium Yellow bell peppers (diced) |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
| 1 lime Lime juice, raw |
| 2 Tbsp. Fresh oregano (coarsely chopped) |
| 1/8 tsp. Cayenne pepper |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 16 ounces Fresh tuna (4 4-ounce steaks) |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground cumin |
Instructions
When the oven is hot, spray the pan with oil and add the asparagus. Cook, turning about twice, for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and place in the ice water to chill.
When the asparagus is cold, cut it crosswise into small chunks. Leave about 1 inch of the tip of the spears uncut.
Place the asparagus, tomato, shallot, pepper, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper in a bowl and mix well. Chill.
Place the skillet back in the oven.
Dust the tuna steaks with ground cumin.
When the pan is again hot, spray it with olive oil. Add the tuna steaks and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
Serve topped with salsa.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Baked Sweet Potato
Wash the yam well. Place the yam on a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F. Bake the potato for about 40 minutes until it is soft. You’ll know because it will give slightly when squeezed. Serve with the butter and goat cheese.…
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Brown Rice with Parsley
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Dirty Rice
In a medium-size saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water and the salt. When the liquid comes to a boil, stir in the brown rice. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the…
Roasted Corn on the Cob
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the husk back from the corn, being careful not to detach them from the stem. Remove silks and rinse well, wetting down the husks. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the corn. Fold the husks against the corn and wrap in foil. Roast in…
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Recipe Notes
Salsa is a great way to get veggies without even thinking about it. The pan grilled asparagus makes the perfect salsa and you can serve this with tuna, shrimp… almost any thing you want. It is perfect for tacos. Your family may not even know they are getting a serving of veggies with their meal.