Pan Seared Tuna Steaks

Thom Hackett

Serves:  2

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1½  teaspoons dried thyme

1½  teaspoons dried rosemary

1½  teaspoons dried savory

1½  teaspoons dried lavender
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 wild tuna steaks, ½ pound each
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon sugar
zest of ½ lemon (for garnish)

Cooking Method

Mix flour, dried herbs, salt and pepper in a small dish.

• Rub over all sides of the fish, pressing the herbs into the meat.

Heat oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan.

1. When pan is hot but not smoking, place the fish into the pan.

2. Cook 4 minutes, flip and cook another 3-4 minutes on the other side, until the fish flakes open with the touch of a fork.

Remove fish from pan and quickly add the garlic, cooking 30 seconds.

1. Add the lemon juice and sugar, whisking to bring up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

2. Simmer 1-2 minutes to reduce the sauce.

3. Drizzle over the fish and garnish with lemon zest.