African Adobo-Rubbed Tuna Steaks Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 scallions, white and green parts , thinly sliced on the bias
2 jarred piquillo peppers, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
1 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 1/2 tbsp dry mustard
1 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tbsp dried orange peel
1 tbsp sugar
four 6-oz tuna steak
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup champagne vinegar
1 seedless european cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and very thinly sliced

Directions:

For the salsa:.
In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocados, scallions, peppers, and garlic. In another bowl, whisk together the orange and lime juices, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Pour over the avocado mixture and gently toss. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the cucumbers: Mix the sugar and vinegar in a bowl, stirring well. Add the cucumbers and allow to marinate for about 15 minutes.
To serve, arrange the cucumber in neat slices across each plate. Slice the tuna and lay it over the cucumbers. Spoon the avocado salsa on top of or around the tuna. Spoon a little of the pickling juices around the cucumbers, and serve. (Sometimes I add a little grated orange zest for garnish as well.)
For the adobo:.
Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl.
Rub each of the tuna steaks with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil and sprinkle generously with the adobo. (Reserve any extra adobo spice rub for another use.) In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until it begins to smoke. Sear the tuna on each side for only 1 minute — the tuna is served rare. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	634.93 Kcal (2658 kJ)
Calories from fat	538.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.81g	92%
Sodium	674.81mg	28%
Potassium	772.47mg	16%
Total Carbs	28.27g	9%
Sugars	11.16g	45%
Dietary Fiber	10.13g	41%
Protein	3.97g	8%
Vitamin C	34.8mg	58%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	62.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	214.2 Kcal (897 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.18g	92%
Sodium	227.65mg	28%
Potassium	260.6mg	16%
Total Carbs	9.54g	9%
Sugars	3.77g	45%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	41%
Protein	1.34g	8%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	58%
Iron	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	21.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

16.9

Points
18

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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