2 tablespoons grated 
orange zest
 
1 tablespoon brown sugar
 
2 teaspoons garlic, 
finely minced
 
2 teaspoons dry mustard
 
2 teaspoons ground cumin
 
1 teaspoon dried basil
 
1/2 teaspoon ground 
chipotle chili
 
2 teaspoons kosher salt
 
Four 8 ounce tuna steaks, 
1-1/2 inch thick cut
 
2 teaspoons olive oil
 
2 medium oranges,sliced
 
4 sprigs fresh basil
 
 
TO PREPARE THE RUB: 
In a small bowl combine 
the orange zest, brown sugar, 
garlic, mustard, cumin, basil, 
chipotle and salt. 
Mix well to combine 
the spices evenly. 
Pat the spice rub on to 
the tuna steaks. 
Then continue to rub the 
spices completely over 
all of the surfaces 
of the tunas. 
Cover and refrigerate 
for up to one hour 
before grilling.

 
TO PREPARE THE TUNA: 
Preheat the grill to very hot. 
Drizzle the tuna 
and orange slices 
with olive oil. 
Place the tuna 
in direct high heat, 
place the oranges to the 
side at medium heat. 
Sear the first side 
for 2 minutes 
then turn over 
and sear the 
second side for another 
1 minute. 
Remove both oranges 
and tuna. 
Arrange decoratively 
on a platter. 
Garnish with fresh basil.