Seared Tuna

~ Tandy

I can remember clearly the first time I took Dave for sushi. He was not brave enough to be alone with me eating raw fish, and so joined me with two of our friends in tow. The one actually asked the waitress how he was supposed to cook his fish! Dave swallowed the sashimi, and it took 10 years before he braved another piece. Now, he eats sushi and sashimi with relish, and sears the tuna like he is an old hand at eating raw fish. In my opinion there is no other way to eat tuna – if you get it fresh, eat it raw but if it has been frozen you need to sear it. Defrost the tuna in the fridge for 24 hours, allow it to come up to room temperature before making this seared, and do not make the pan too hot.

Seared Tuna
Seared Tuna

Edit:

Nine years down the line, we are still enjoying fresh tuna. More often than not, we serve it with a special sauce. This dressing is so fresh and adds that little bit of zing that tuna can take. We get the freshest tuna available, right off the boat.

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Seared Tuna

This is the best way to serve tuna
Recipe Category: Seafood
Makes enough for: 2 people
All Rights Reserved: an original recipe from Lavender and Lime

Ingredients

  • 15 mls olive oil
  • 15 g butter
  • 125 g mushrooms, sliced
  • 125 g cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 tuna steak

Method

  • heat the oil and the butter in a frying pan
  • add the mushrooms and cook until soft
  • add the tomatoes and as soon as they start to blister add your seasoning
  • add the rosemary to the pan
  • season your tuna
  • cook for 1½ minutes per side

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Published by Tandy

I am passionate about using regional, seasonable and sustainable produce when I cook. I live in Gordons Bay with my husband and dogs. We visit new places locally and overseas as often as we can to experience the food of the area. Follow along on our adventures!

13 thoughts on “Seared Tuna”

  3. Glad to hear you’re back…we’ll be waiting for all the updates and pics. I indulged in sushi over the Easter break, my friends introduced me to deep fried sushi..not good for the hips but delicious to the lips! x

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  4. Thanks T! It sounds delicious! Looking forward to hearing about the trip, and there’s no quiz tomorrow. M

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