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Seared Tuna on a bed of Spinach rice.

A very yummy recipe forSeared Ahi Tuna steaks on a bed of Spinach and rice.

Seared Tuna on a bed of Spinach rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 (6-8 ounce) tuna steaks
  • 2 Tbsp dark sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp of grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

Rice

  1. In a meduim sauce pan bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins.

Spinach

  1. In a fry pan on medium heat. place lemon juice and spinach. cover and steam for 5 mins.

Tuna

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients together and coat the tuna steaks with the marinade, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high to high heat. When the pan is hot, remove the tuna steaks from the marinade and sear them for a minute to a minute and a half on each side ( even a little longer if you want the tuna less rare than pictured.)
  3. Remove from pan and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.

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