Tuna Steaks with a Cucumber Dill Salsa

Prep time:                  10 minutes

Prep notes:

Cooking time:            10 minutes

Yields:                          4 people

Ingredients:

• Half of a large cucumber – cut length wise
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cup purple kale, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 4-6-ounces tuna steaks
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• Sea salt and black pepper

Directions:

To make Cucumber Dill Salsa:

1. Scoop out the seeds of the cucumber and dice.
2. Mix cucumber with the dill and kale.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Rub oil on tuna steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
5. Place tuna steaks on plates and top with cucumber salsa.
6. Keep skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Let sauce sizzle for a few seconds and then drizzle over fish with salsa.
8. Serve immediately.

Notes:

• Time of cooking tuna will vary due to thickness and preference. Most enjoy tuna medium-rare, leaving it a bit pink in the middle.
• Substitute fennel for cucumber or bok choy for kale for a different twist.