Asian-Style Tuna with Avocado Salsa

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Bring a bit of luxury to your dining table with this elegant dish featuring fresh tuna steaks.

Prep time: 5 mins ( + 15-20 for marinating) | Cooking time: 8 minutes

2 fresh tuna steaks, 1.5 cm-2 cm thick (each about 240g)

subheading: For the marinade:

A handful of coriander leaves, chopped (10g)

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced

1 shallot, finely sliced

Grated zest and juice of 1 lime

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and finely chopped

1 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian-style sweet soy sauce - see Cook's Tips)

1 tbsp olive oil

subheading: For the salsa:

½ ripe avocado, stoned, peeled and diced

4 spring onions, thinly sliced

Grated zest and juice of ½ lime

2 to 3 red and yellow cherry tomatoes, deseeded and chopped

10g fresh coriander, roughly chopped

subheading: To serve:

1 tsp black and white sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

½ lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions at bhf.org.uk

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