Moroccan Spiced Tuna

Ingredients

• cilantro
• garlic cloves
• paprika
• ground cumin
• chili powder
• lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• tuna steaks

Preparation

1. 1put the cilantro , garlic , spices and lemon juice into a blender and blitz to a paste
2. 2with the motor running , slowly add the olive oil until you get a smooth , thick sauce
3. 3set aside
4. 4sit the tuna steaks in a non-metallic dish and cover with two-thirds of the sauce
5. 5cover with plastic wrap , then leave to marinate in the fridge for about 20 mins
6. 6heat a griddle pan or broiler
7. 7shake off any excess marinade , season the tuna steaks , then cook for 2-4 mins , depending on thickness for medium rare , turning once
8. 8drizzle over the remaining sauce paste to finish
9. 9try serving with new potatoes
10. 10for a moroccan twist , toss melted butter , harissa spice mix and chopped cilantro leaves through the potatoes