Seared Tuna With Guacamole and Basil

A light appetizer, that goes great with Cabernet or other red wine. Best with used with FRESH tuna.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tuna steaks (1/2 lb each, 4 1/2 inch diameter)
• 2  avocados
• 2  lemons, juiced
• 1⁄2 bunch fresh parsley
• 1  tablespoon  minced onion
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
•  fresh black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt
• 1  cup fresh basil
•  toasted  pita bread, cut in triangles

Directions

1. Drizzle tuna with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a very hot pan, sear tuna for 1 minute on each side (for rare).
3. For Sauce: Cream 1 avocado to a smooth consistency, cut other avocado into 1/4-inch cubes, to add texture.
4. Mix all remaining ingredients in avocado mixture.
5. Slice tuna into bite-sized (2-inch) pieces, top with a spoonful of guacamole.
6. Serve on toasted pitas.