Seared Tuna with Avocado Salsa Verde

Seared tuna with avocado salsa verde is a super-simple summer dish that is elegant enough for entertaining, but quick enough for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 Tbsp. capers (drained)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt (divided)
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium ripe avocado (diced)
• 4 6-oz. tuna steaks

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cilantro, garlic, capers, lime juice, red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp. each of the salt and black pepper in a blender or mini food processor. Blend, gradually pouring in all but 1 Tbsp. of the olive oil, until mostly smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl; gently toss with diced avocado.

2. 2

   Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat. Rub tuna steaks with reserved 1 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Cook the fish for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until desired degree of doneness, 3 minutes longer for medium rare.

3. 3

   To serve, slice tuna steaks and spoon avocado salsa verde overtop.