Seared Ahi Tuna with Mushrooms, Peas, & Couscous Recipe
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A healthy combination of ingredients that tastes fabulous.
Author: Stephanie Louise of Home in High Heels
Recipe type: Healthy
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup pearl couscous
Coarse salt & ground pepper
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, strings & stems removed
4 ahi tuna steaks, about 4 oz each
1 lime, cut into wedges
Optional- fresh herbs like mint, basil, or parsley.
Instructions
Bring water & pinch of salt to a boil in a saucepan. When boiling add pearl couscous & bring back to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, & simmer until tender & water is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat & let stand about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms & cook until lightly browning. Reduce heat to medium & add garlic & pea pods to cook stirring occasionally until heated through. Add couscous & cook until heated through. Season with salt & pepper. Transfer to a bowl & cover to keep warm. Wipe pan clean.
Season steaks with salt. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in pan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers add tuna & cook until seared on each side. Don't move your steaks so they sear evenly & brown, you can watch them cook from the side. Remove from heat & slice against the grain. Serve atop the couscous & veggies. Season with pepper, lime wedges, & optional fresh herbs.
Notes
Dairy-free, Nut-free
Recipe by Home In High Heels at https://www.homeinhighheels.com/2015/02/seared-ahi-tuna-with-mushrooms-peas-couscous-recipe.html