Seared Ahi with Avocado

*this isn't really what it looks like, but close

Leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapenos, sliced
4 tsp. grated fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, grated
4 limes, juiced
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/8 t. sugar
salt & ground fresh pepper
1/4 c = 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
4 (6 0z.) blocks sushi-quality tuna
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and sliced

Combine cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper, & 1/4 c. olive oil in mixing bowl.

Place large skillet over medium heat & coat with 2 T olive oil. Season tuna pieces generously with salt & pepper. Lay tuna in hot oil & sear for 1 minute to form a slight crust; flip and sear again 1 minute.

Pour half of cilantro mixture into pan to coat tuna. Transfer seared tuna to plates and serve with sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro mixture drizzled over the whole plate.

Great with asparagus!