Marinated Seared Tuna

Directions

1. 1
   In a flat, shallow dish, combine the soy, rice vinegar, sambal, white and light green scallions, garlic and ginger.
2. 2
   Add the tuna and roll around to get the marinade on all sides.
3. 3
   Cover and let sit in the fridge for up to 2 hours, turning the tuna periodically.
4. 4
   Remove the tuna from the fridge and let sit in the marinade outside of the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. 5
   When the tuna has come to room temperature, remove it from the marinade.
6. 6
   With a paper towel, gently remove some of the excess marinade.
7. 7
   Coat a large saute pan with peanut oil and bring it to a VERY high heat.
8. 8
   When the pan is VERY hot but not quite smoking, pull the pan off the heat and add the tuna to the pan.
9. 9
   Return the pan to the heat and sear the tuna for 1 minute on each side.
10. 10
    Remove the tuna from the pan, let rest for 4 to 5 minutes and slice into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with the dark green sliced scallion tops.
12. 12
    Serve immediately with a little extra soy on the side if desired.