Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 to 5 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Recipe courtesy Chef Albert Jeyte, Kilauea Lodge, Hawaii

Ingredients:

1 tuna fillet, 7-8 ounces
Salt and black pepper
1/4 teaspooon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Pinch thyme and tarragon
2 tablespoons medium chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon very finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon very finely chopped shallots

Instructions:

1. Rub fish with salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the olive oil, thyme and tarragon.
   
2. Press 1 tablespoon of the chopped macadamia nuts on each side.
   
3. Put garlic, shallots and 2 tablespoons olive oil in saute pan and heat on high until oil bubbles.
   
4. Carefully place fish in the pan and sear about 15 seconds on each side for rare; 30 seconds on each side for medium rare. If you prefer well done fish, start at a low heat and saute until done. This preparation can be done with mahi mahi or ono, too.
   
5. Serve with your favorite starch and vegetables.

This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. Fine Living has not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.