Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna with Blood Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 ahi tuna steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup blood orange juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Season the ahi tuna steaks with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the ahi tuna steaks and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Remove the ahi tuna from the skillet and set aside.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the blood orange juice, honey, ginger, and sesame oil.
6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
7. Return the ahi tuna steaks to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the tuna is cooked through.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Ahi tuna is a type of high-quality sushi-grade tuna.
• Blood oranges are a type of orange with a deep red flesh and sweet flavor.
• Ginger is a root that has a spicy, slightly sweet flavor.
• Sesame oil is a fragrant oil made from sesame seeds and has a nutty flavor.
• Cilantro is an herb with a slightly citrusy flavor.