Ingredients:

For The Tuna
• 4 each tuna steaks -- 7 ounce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

For the Grilled Asparagus
• 1 bunch asparagus -- trimmed
• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salsa
• 2 ears fresh corn -- shucked
• 2 each jalapeno peppers
• 1/2 cup red onion -- diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon safflower oil
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions and Comments:

For the tuna:
Combine the spices and then crust each cut of tuna on both sides by pressing the spices into it. Hold until ready to cook.

For the Asparagus:
Combine the vinegar, oil and spices in a small mixing bowl. Marinade for about 20 minutes.

For the Salsa:
You may want to start the salsa about 3 hours before service. Fire up the Grill! Start by rubbing a bit of olive oil onto the ears of corn. Place them on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes turning frequently. You want the corn to be slightly blackened by the grill, but not overcooked. Remove the corn from the grill and cool. Cut the corn kernels off the ear and combine with the rest of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate.

For the Dish:
Have the Grill on high and heat a large cast iron skillet in a well ventilated area. Sear each cut of tuna in the skillet with a bit of oil for about 3 minutes per side, or until it is cooked to your liking. I prefer a medium rare tuna myself, it is not as dry and has much better flavor. When the tuna is nearly ready, remove the asparagus from the marinade and place it directly on the grill. Use a pair of tongs to move it around for even cooking. Cook the asparagus for about 2 to 3 minutes total. Take everything to the plates.. Place the asparagus pointing toward 4 o'clock on each plate. Cover the ends of the asparagus with the tuna steak. It should be near the center of the plate. Garnish each plate with an equal amount of corn salsa on top of or around the tuna, and a leaf of fresh cilantro. For some more flavor, mix some coriander into a bit of sour cream and place a dollop of it on top of the tuna..Stellar!!!

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