Toronaean Tuna

INGREDIENTS

2 tuna steaks
20ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin (you can use crushed up cumin seeds - if none of these are available, then you could experiment and try ground coriander or caraway seeds)
1 tsp finely chopped herbs (parsley, oregano, coriander, mint - if you don't have fresh herbs, then dried will work just as well)
1/4 tsp salt

METHOD

In a small bowl, mix together your finely chopped herbs (or dried herbs) with the salt
Place your tuna steaks on a plate and brush the olive oil over them
Taking the herb and salt mixture, gently press it onto the steaks until they are evenly coated
Preheat a pan with a dash of olive oil to prevent the tuna from sticking
Place the tuna steaks into the pan and fry them (timing will depend on how you enjoy your fish cookery)
Enjoy!

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My Review

overall rating -

I loved making this recipe! It was really easy to do, and I was met with a very delicious outcome, which was great. It took me around 10 minutes to prepare my ingredients and cook the fish, so it would be perfect if you're in a hurry and need something quick and simple to rustle up. I think I preferred using a combination of fresh and dried herbs because I found the dried herbs gave the tuna a nice crust, which I'm not sure just using fresh would have given me.

The only downside, and the reason I gave it four stars, was that I overcooked the fish. The original recipe that I was inspired by suggests a cooking time of between six and eight minutes. I only did four and found that to be too much, so just bear that in mind if you attempt this dish! Overall, aside from my questionable timings, I thought it was delicious and highly recommend you try making this at home.

My MasterChef career is thriving, and I'm feeling very proud of myself!