Seared Tuna Bites
Seared tuna is always a crowd-pleaser, and serving it on cucumber slices helps keep things light.
1. Heat a small nonstick sauté pan over high heat.
2. Coat tuna in olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Sear tuna for about 30 seconds on each side, or to taste. (Some people like their tuna more well done, some less, but we think 2 minutes total achieves a nice temperature.)
4. Remove to a cutting board and let cool (you can do this in advance and keep tuna chilled in the fridge).
5. Meanwhile, scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl; add mirin, soy, and sesame oil; and use a fork to mash combine all ingredients.
6. To plate the dish, slice the seared tuna into 24 thin slices and top each cucumber disc with one.
7. Spoon a dollop of mashed avocado on top and garnish with microgreens and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Originally featured in Easy Summer Appetizers
