The Mediterranean-inspired ingredients in this spiced tuna recipe fall in line with the Mediterranean Diet, which has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of heart attack and other chronic illnesses.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
<ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
<li>1 tsp cumin seeds</li>
<li>1 tsp fennel seeds</li>
<li>1 tsp mustard seeds</li>
<li>3 cardamom pods</li>
<li>10 whole black peppercorns</li>
<li>2 tbsp blended oil (90% canola/10% extra-virgin)</li>
<li>1½ to 1¾ lb ahi tuna loin, cut into 4 steaks</li>
<li> Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste</li>
<li>1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling</li>
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<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>Toast Cretan spice mix ingredients in a 350° oven or toaster oven for 5-10 minutes. transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a powder.</li>
<li>In a large skillet, warm blended oil over medium-high heat. season tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust all sides (including the edges) generously with Cretan spice mix.</li>
<li> Sear tuna for about 2 minutes, turn over, reduce heat, and cook for 1½-2 minutes more, depending on preference. rest for 2-3 minutes.</li>
<li>Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.</li>
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