Seared Encrusted Tuna Steak Salad

• 1 small dried red chili
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed
• 1/2 clove garlic
• 1 cup basil, finely chopped
• 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• lemon, juice of
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tuna steaks (8-10 oz each)
• salad greens
• olive
• sun-dried tomato
• basil

1. Smash up the chili and the coriander in a martar and pestle.
2. Add the garlic, basil, cilantro, and lemon juice to taste.
3. Mix together, and season.
4. Lay out tuna steaks on a tray, season both sides and rub the herb mixture on to each side.
5. Heat pan and rub it with a little olive oil.
6. Put on the tuna.
7. Sear the tuna so that it toasts, fries, and browns (about 45-60 seconds on each side).
8. Rip steaks in half and serve on salad greens with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and basil.

red chili, coriander seed, garlic, basil, cilantro, lemon, salt, freshly ground black pepper, tuna, salad greens, olive, tomato, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/seared-encrusted-tuna-steak-salad-15539 (may not work)