Author Notes
I was at our local fish store to pick up salmon but spotted perfect Ahi Tuna. I came home and mixed together the perfect seasonings. My husband wanted a little pasta so I pulled out a 1/2 red pepper, 1/2 container mini-roma tomatoes and a zucchini. This was a great dinner for my hubby and I.
If you are following a Paleo or Gluten Free Pasta you can substitute pasta for spaghetti squash, gluten free pasta or even zucchini noodles. Be creative! —Cindy Anschutz
Ingredients
- Ingredients for the Pasta
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1 pound
angel hair pasta
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1
small shallot, diced
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1
zucchini, chopped
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1/2 cup
red bell pepper, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup
mini-roma tomatoes, cut in half (or cherry tomatoes)
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3 tablespoons
champagne vinegar
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1/4 cup
olive oil, divided
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1/4 cup
reserved pasta water
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Fresh cilantro
- Ingredients for Tuna
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1 tablespoon
spanish paprika
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2 teaspoons
ground coriander
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1 teaspoon
dried oregano
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1 teaspoon
chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons
ground mustard
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Olive oil for searing
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4
(4 oz) fillets of ahi tuna
Directions
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Cook the pasta by following the package less 2 minutes and set aside in a bowl. You can add a little water or olive oil while it sits. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
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Take a large sauté pan over medium heat and add in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add in shallot and cook for 2 minutes. Next add in zucchini and bell pepper. Let sauté for 4 minutes. Turn heat off and add in tomatoes and champagne vinegar. Let sit until tuna is ready.
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In a small bowl combine paprika, coriander, oregano, chili powder and ground mustard. Move to a plate and coat each tuna on both sides. Set a side.
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Heat your indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot add in olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add tuna and sear for 2-3 minutes (depending on the thickness). Flip over and turn off heat and let the fish heat through.
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Take the pan with the vegetables and turn to medium heat. Once hot add in pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil and using thongs to combine ingredients. Add in cilantro and if you need more liquid add some pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time. Taste for any additional seasonings.
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On a board, slice tuna.
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To serve add pasta to the bottom of the plate and divide the tuna pieces to 4 plates.
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