Seared Ahi Tuna and Avocado Tartare

• servings: 2 items

Ingredients

1 6-ounce ahi tuna steak

3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, diced

1 serrano chile or jalapeño chile, seeded, deveined, minced

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/3 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

Directions

Heat heavy small skillet over high heat 2 minutes. Brush tuna with 1/2 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in skillet and sear until brown outside and almost opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side. Cool tuna; dice finely. Combine tuna, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Using fork, mix just to blend. Season tartare to taste with salt and pepper and chill.