Avocado Chimichurri with Seared Tuna

Name: Avocado Chimichurri with Seared Tuna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 1/2 cups olive oil; 4 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons oregano; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chile flakes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 avocados, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons avocado oil; 4 fresh tuna loins; pinches salt and pepper

Lorenza Ávila

This original chimichurri recipe will fascinate you; it is the perfect complement for any meat, and what better way to enjoy it than with seared tuna, a recipe rich in omegas and essential oils.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 29-12-2016

Preparation

20 mins

10 mins

Low

In a saucepan over low heat, heat the olive oil and add the parsley, cilantro, oregano, and garlic, along with the chili flakes, and let cook for 5 minutes, then let cool and set aside. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. In a high heat skillet, heat the sunflower oil and sear the tuna for 2 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other side. Add the avocado to the cooled chimichurri, mix, and season with salt and pepper. Serve the tuna with the avocado chimichurri.