Seared Albacore Asian BBQ Sauce

(from pyramidd’s recipe box)

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: albacore, asian

Ingredients

  • 4 Albacore Tuna Loin (4 to 6 ozs per person)
  • Grapeseed Oil
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbl soy sauce (natural tamari or shoyu)
  • 1 Tbl dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tbl red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbl honey mustard
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Tabasco
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Thaw tuna loin completely in refrigerator and let come to room temperature before cooking. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the fish and press it in with the hands.

  2. Heat 3 Tbl grapeseed oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking.

  3. Place the tuna in the hot oil and sear on each side to desired doneness. (Check the ends or slice through the middle to check doneness.)

  4. Remove the tuna loin to a heated platter and slice into 1/2 or 1-inch slices as desired.

  5. Serve with the sauces below, accompanied with rice and sautéed greens.

  6. Asian BBQ Sauce:

  7. Mix all ingredients. Serve with seared fish.

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