Citrus Crusted Tuna

Submitted by CookinCaptain

"Great recipe, fast to make. If you don't want the intesity of the fresh grated horseradish feel free to use prepared or even horseradish mustard is delicious."

 

• Ready In: 16mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tuna steaks (1 Inch Thick)
• olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 1⁄2 cup grated horseradish
• 2 tablespoons orange zest (blanched)
• 2 tablespoons lime zest (blanched)
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• creole mustard

directions

1. Season tuna with salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the horseradish, citrus zest, juice, and season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
3. Brush one side of the tuna with Creole mustard.
4. Press crust into mustard.
5. Heat oil in a large saute pan.
6. Add the tuna, crust side down, and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
7. Turn over and sear until medium rare, another 2 to 3 minutes.