Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa Verde

Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa Verde

Seared tuna with avocado salsa verde is a super-simple summer dish that is elegant enough for entertaining, but quick enough for weeknight dinners.

Yield: serves 2 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 

• ⅔ cup cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• ¾ tsp. no-salt substitute, divided
• ½ tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 2 (6-oz.) tuna steaks

Instructions: 

Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, red pepper flakes, ¼ tsp. each of the no-salt substitute and black pepper in a blender. Blend, gradually pouring in all but 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil, until mostly smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl; gently toss with diced avocado.

Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Rub tuna steaks with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with remaining ½ tsp. no-salt substitute and ½ tsp. black pepper. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes each side. To serve, slice tuna steaks and spoon avocado salsa verde overtop.