Seared Ahi Tuna With Lavender-Pepper Crust Recipe

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Seared Ahi Tuna With Lavender-Pepper Crust

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs center-cut fresh ahi tuna or inch thick sushi quality tuna steak
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp white peppercorns
2 tsp fennel seeds
1 1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers (available in health food stores or use your home-dried flowers)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cups savory mixed fresh greens (and herbs)
4 tbsp prepared whole grain mustard
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp toasted mustard seeds
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
3 tbsp vegetable stock or 3 tbsp water
1 tsp honey , to taste
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

If using the center-cut ahi tuna, trim and cut the tuna into a block approximately 2 inches across; then cut into 1-inch steaks.
Crush the salt, peppercorns, fennel seeds, and lavender with a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
Lightly oil the tuna with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil; evenly coat the tuna with the lavender-pepper mixture, patting off any excess.
In a heavy bottomed sauté pan or a cast-iron pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan.
Sear for 1 minutes, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium.
Sear the other side for 1 more minutes until medium rare.
Remove from heat and immediately refrigerate the tuna for at least 1 hour but no more than 3 hours.
To serve, arrange the greens on chilled individual serving plates.
Drizzle with Mustard Seed Dressing.
Thinly slice the tuna and arrange on top of the dressed greens.
For the mustard seed dressing:.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place mustard seeds in a baking pan.
Place in oven and roast for a couple of minutes (watch carefully so the seeds don't burn).
Remove from oven and let cool.
Whisk all the ingredients together and season to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	227.49 Kcal (952 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.35g	21%
Cholesterol	0.8mg	0%
Sodium	1242.5mg	52%
Potassium	385.2mg	8%
Total Carbs	29.8g	10%
Sugars	0.84g	3%
Dietary Fiber	16.66g	67%
Protein	2.98g	6%
Vitamin C	17.8mg	30%
Iron	13.5mg	75%
Calcium	757.5mg	76%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	344.12 Kcal (1441 kJ)
Calories from fat	181.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.2g	21%
Cholesterol	1.2mg	0%
Sodium	1879.51mg	52%
Potassium	582.69mg	8%
Total Carbs	45.08g	10%
Sugars	1.27g	3%
Dietary Fiber	25.2g	67%
Protein	4.51g	6%
Vitamin C	26.9mg	30%
Iron	20.4mg	75%
Calcium	1145.9mg	76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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