YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Zesty Tuna Steaks with Asparagus
Pan-seared tuna steaks seasoned with lemon zest and cracked pepper, served alongside crisp-tender asparagus and fluffy quinoa for a vibrant, nutrient-dense meal.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz yellowfin tuna steak
10 spears asparagus
0.5 cup cooked quinoa
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Rinse and cook the quinoa according to package instructions or prepare 0.5 cup of pre-cooked quinoa.
Pat the tuna steak completely dry with a paper towel and season both sides evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh lemon zest.
Heat 0.5 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
Place the tuna steak in the hot skillet and sear for approximately 2 minutes per side for a medium-rare center, then transfer to a cutting board to rest.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 0.5 tablespoon of olive oil along with the minced garlic and asparagus spears.
Sauté the asparagus for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender-crisp and slightly charred.
Deglaze the pan by drizzling the lemon juice over the asparagus and tossing well to coat.
Slice the tuna steak against the grain and serve it over the fluffy quinoa with the zesty asparagus on the side.