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Servings: 3 people

Quick-seared Tuna

Red tuna. We give you a recipe for a delicious quick-seared red tuna steak, marinated in oil and lemon. The whole process takes under 10 minutes.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dinner, Starter
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Dinner, Fish, Tuna, Tuna Steak
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes

Equipment

  • Santoku Knife
  • Frying Pan
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 350 gram Bluefin tuna
  • 15 gram Lemon Juice
  • 28 gram Oil eg. olive or sesame oil
  • Spices Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • I think the best way to prepare red tuna is quick-seared, so it is raw/red in the center. If it is overcooked (well-done), it is in my book, inedible.
  • It is important not to use a thin piece of tuna. Better ask your fishmonger to cut you a thick piece, about 3-5 cm.
  • This recipe takes under 10 minutes to make, but it is a good idea to take the fish out of the fridge well in advance, so the meat reaches a slightly higher temperature before cooking. This reduces the likelihood of the meat "boiling" in the pan.
  • Start by heating a thick-bottomed pan, meanwhile, brush the fish with a mixture of lemon juice/oil/salt/pepper.
  • Put some oil on the pan and sear your tuna for 1 minute.
  • Flip it and sear for another minute on the other side.
  • Stand the steak on its edge and sear for 20 seconds on each side to get a seared crust all the way around.
  • Slice the steak thinly and serve immediately.