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Seared Tuna with Basil Oil Recipe

Seared Tuna with Basil Oil Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 quarts water
salt
2 cups packed basil leaves
1 cup plus 1 tsp olive oil
4 (6-oz) sashimi grade tuna steaks
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lemon , zested and juiced

Directions:

Bring 4 quarts water to a boil and add 3 tablespoons salt. Set up an ice bath. Blanch basil for 2 minutes in boiling water, then transfer immediately to an ice bath. Cool for 2 minutes, drain, then squeeze excess water from basil. Blend basil and 1 cup olive oil in a blender until well mixed. Strain in a coffee filter or cheesecloth.
Heat cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Season tuna with salt and pepper. Brush lightly with olive oil. Place steaks in pan and cook until bottom is brown and crusty, about 3 minutes. Flip tuna and cook for 1 minute. (Tuna will be just seared on the outside and raw in the middle.)
Remove to a plate. Drizzle with basil oil and garnish with lemon juice and zest.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	14.57 Kcal (61 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.13g	2%
Sodium	19.26mg	1%
Potassium	22.66mg	0%
Total Carbs	1.4g	0%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	2%
Protein	0.17g	0%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	99.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	1.51 Kcal (6 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.12g	2%
Sodium	2mg	1%
Potassium	2.35mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.15g	0%
Sugars	0.05g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	2%
Protein	0.02g	0%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	13%
Calcium	10.3mg	10%

* 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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