Moroccan Tuna Steaks - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1 teaspoon turmeric
    1/4 teaspoon ground aniseed
    1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
    1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
    2 tablespoons butter, melted
    4 tablespoons ground fresh coriander
Preparation
    Rinse the tuna steaks and pat dry with paper towels.
    In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, tumeric, anise, ginger, cinnamon, pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Lightly rub both sides of the tuna steaks with 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the seasoning mix on both sides of tuna steaks; coating them well.
    Using a heavy bottomed saute pan or a cast-iron pan, warm the remaining olive oil. Increase the heat to high and place the tuna in the pan. Sear for 1 minute, then turn over carefully, reducing the heat to medium. Sear the other side for 1 more minute until medium rare. DO NOT OVERCOOK!
    Pour the melted butter over the tuna steaks and sprinkle with the coriander.
    (Also can do cook these on the grill -- just cook a few minutes on each side.).
    Serve immediately.

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