Spicy Grilled Tuna Steaks

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon anise seeds
• 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 4 tuna steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds total, each about 1 inch thick
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Mixed green salad (see recipe)

4 servings

Preparation

1. Preheat a charcoal grill or the oven broiler.
2. In a small bowl blend the salt, curry powder, black pepper, and anise and sesame seeds.
3. Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the mixture. Coat evenly and press down so that the mixture adheres well to the steaks. Brush both sides with the oil. Cover with plastic and let stand for 15 minutes at room temperature.
4. If the tuna is to be grilled make sure the grill is very clean and hot before cooking. Place the steaks on the hot grill. For rare, cook for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn them, and cook for 1 1/2 minutes more. For greater doneness, cook a little longer on each side. If oven-broiled, arrange the steaks on a rack and place under the broiler about 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 2 minutes with the door partly open. Turn the steaks and continue broiling, leaving the door open for rare. Remove, and let stand before serving.
5. To serve, place the mixed green salad in the center of the plate. Cut the tuna into thin slices on the bias and place the slices around the salad.

30 minutes