Searing is a modus operandi used in baking, grilling, braising, roasting and sautéing, etc. In this cooking technique, the surface of the cooking food is prepared at high heat until it gets a caramelized crust forms. Seared Tuna Recipe with Italian Salsa is an amazing dish that will be loved by all your guests and family members.
Ingredients:
Seared Tuna Recipe with Italian Salsa
Tuna fish steaks, 4×175 g
Salt, as required
Black pepper, as desired
Pernod, 3 tbsp
Olive oil, 2 tbsp
Lemon zest & juice, 1
Fennel seeds, lightly toasted, 2 tbsp
Fresh thyme leaves, 2 Tsp
Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, 4
Dried chili flakes, 1 Tsp
Assorted salad leaves, to serve
For the Italian Salsa
White onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1
Tomatoes, deseeded and sliced, 2
Basil leaves freshly shredded, 2 tbsp
Red Chili, deseeded and finely sliced, 1
Extra virgin olive oil, 3 tbsp
Balsamic vinegar, 2 Tsp
Caster sugar, 1 Tsp
Preparation Method:
Seared Tuna Recipe with Italian Salsa
Wipe the fish and season lightly with salt and pepper then place it in a shallow dish. Mix with Pernod, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, fennel seeds, and chili flakes and pour over the fish. Cover lightly and leave to marinate in a cool place for 1-2 hours, occasionally spooning the marinade over the fish.
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the Italian salsa together in a bowl. Now season with salt and pepper, then cover and leave it for about 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to develop.
Lightly oil a griddle pan and heat until hot. When the pan is very hot, drain the fish, reserving the marinade. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, taking care not to overcook them (the tuna steaks should be a little pink inside). Pour any remaining marinade into a small saucepan; bring to the boil for 1 minute. Serve the tuna steaks hot with the marinade, chilled Italian salsa, and assorted salad leaves.
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