Pan Seared Ahi Tuna steaks with Chipotle-Apricot Glaze

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
4 medium size sashimi grade Tuna steaks
1 (12-ounce) jar apricot jam
1 tbsp chipotle peppers de-seeded and minced
Ragin Blaze Cajun Seasoning
minced garlic
sesame seeds
cracked black pepper corn
chopped cilantro or green onions to garnish
6 tbsps canola oil

Method:
In a small saucepan, combine jam, garlic and chipotle peppers and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes then remove from heat and set the glaze aside.

Then in a medium size frying pan, add canola oil to pan and heat on medium high temperature. Season tuna steaks with Ragin Blaze Cajun Seasoning, cracked black pepper corn, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top, pat lightly.
Then sear steaks 30 – 45 seconds on each side depending on tuna serving preference. Do not overcook. Remove tuna steaks from frying pan and let rest 5 minutes.

To serve, slice steaks into thin pieces and top with Chipotle Apricot glaze. Garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve with wild grain rice and your favorite grilled vegetables.