Moroccan Tuna Steaks

Ingredients

• tuna steaks
• ground cumin
• paprika
• turmeric
• ground aniseed
• ground ginger
• ground cinnamon
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• pepper
• fresh lemon juice
• extra virgin olive oil
• butter
• fresh coriander

Preparation

1. 1rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels
2. 2in a small bowl , combine cumin , paprika , tumeric , anise , ginger , cinnamon , pepper flakes , salt , pepper , and lemon juice
3. 3lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil
4. 4rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks
5. 5coating them well
6. 6using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan , warm the remaining olive oil
7. 7increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan
8. 8sear for 1 minute , then turn over carefully , reducing the heat to medium
9. 9sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare
10. 10do not overcook !
11. 11pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander
12. 12serve immediately