Embark on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our enticing Italian Seared Ahi Tuna recipe, a masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. This dish is a symphony of textures, featuring perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks, their exteriors beautifully browned while the interiors remain tender and succulent. The tuna is lovingly adorned with a vibrant salsa verde, a zesty sauce bursting with fresh herbs, capers, and a hint of acidity. As you savor each bite, the tuna and salsa verde dance together on your palate, creating a delightful and unforgettable experience.
Accompanying the main event are two additional tantalizing recipes: a refreshing Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill and a delectable Grilled Lemon Asparagus. The cucumber salad offers a crisp and refreshing contrast to the richness of the tuna, with thinly sliced cucumbers, red onions, and fresh dill tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. The grilled lemon asparagus, with its vibrant green spears and zesty lemon flavor, adds a touch of elegance and nutrition to the meal.
Together, these recipes form a complete and satisfying Italian-inspired feast that will impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply seeking a delightful weeknight meal, this culinary trio is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
SICILIAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Enjoy the flavors of Sicily with these delicious grilled tuna steaks!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brush the tuna with some oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat the grill and brush the cooking grates with oil.
- Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for a minute. Add the tomatoes and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the wine and bring to a rapid boil for two minutes. Add all remaining ingredients except for the parsley and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and remove from heat.
- Sear the tuna steaks over high, direct heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. (For the best texture and to prevent becoming dried out tuna should be rare to medium rare on the inside.)
- Serve the tuna steaks immediately topped with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 872 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
10 TUNA STEAK RECIPES: SEARED AHI TUNA & MORE!
These tuna steak recipes are the best ways to serve this meaty, buttery fish! Try ahi tuna seared, grilled, in tacos and more. For all the recipes, see the list above!
Provided by Sonja Overhiser
Categories Main dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Allow the tuna steak to come to room temperature by letting it stand for at least 20 minutes. (Use this time to prep the ingredients for the sauce!)
- Pat the tuna dry. Sprinkle it liberally with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper on both sides to get a nice even coating.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the tuna steaks and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned on the outside but still rare the inside. The tuna will continue cooking while sitting. For a medium-rare tuna steak, the internal temperature should be 130 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a food thermometer at the thickest point.
- Allow the tuna to cool for 3 minutes while you make the sauce.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan or skillet over low heat. Once melted, add the capers (whole or chopped for a smoother sauce), finely minced parsley, the smashed garlic clove, Dijon mustard, and salt and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and remove garlic clove.
- Slice the tuna against the grain into ½-inch slices and serve immediately with a few drizzles of the sauce.
SUPER EASY SEARED AHI TUNA
Tired of spending ten dollars or more for a simple Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer and over thirty dollars for a Seared Ahi Tuna dinner? Well, now you can go to your local fish market, grocery store or even Costco and pick up some Ahi (or Yellowfin) Tuna and do it yourself. So simple, but so elegant!
Provided by ATOMICLUSH
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With a sharp knife, cut the tuna into 4 large pieces for appetizer portion, 2 large pieces for dinner portion. Use your judgment on what shape you want to cut your tuna because not all tuna is the same size or shape. However, the shape should somewhat resemble a miniature brick.
- Season the tuna pieces with salt and pepper. Coat lightly on all sides with bread crumbs. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. The pan should be as hot as you can get it. Place the tuna in the pan, and sear on each side for about 45 seconds for small portions, or 1 minute for large. Remove from pan. The tuna will be very rare.
- Slice each 'brick' into 1/4 inch thick slices, and fan out on a serving plate. Enjoy plain, or with the condiments of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 51.2 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 406.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS
Steps:
- Season the tuna steaks with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the peppercorns in the mixture until they soften and pop, about 5 minutes. Gently place the seasoned tuna in the skillet and cook to desired doneness, 1 1/2 minutes per side for rare.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1033.6 mg
TUSCAN-STYLE GRILLED TUNA STEAKS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Rinse and pat tuna steaks dry. Place zest on top of cutting board. Pile rosemary and parsley leaves on top of zest. Pile garlic and some coarse salt and black pepper or grill seasoning on top of herbs. Finely chop the garlic, herbs, and spices. Drizzle the olive oil over the tuna steaks just enough to coat each side. Rub herb and garlic mixture into fish, coating pieces evenly on each side. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Grill tuna steaks 6 minutes on each side or 4 minutes on each side, if you prefer pink tuna at the center. Cook steaks over: high setting on indoor electric grill, medium high heat on outdoor gas grill or, 6 inches from hot, prepared charcoal.
- Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl or large food storage plastic bag. Coat mushroom caps evenly in marinade.
- Place mushroom caps on the grill cap-side-up and season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper. If you are using an indoor tabletop electric grill, preheat to 400 degrees F or "high" setting. If you are using an outdoor gas grill, preheat to medium high; for a charcoal grill, prepare coals and cook mushrooms 6 inches from hot coals. Mushrooms will cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Cook mushrooms covered or under tin foil tent and turn occasionally.
- Combine tomatoes, rosemary, and smoked mozzarella. Drizzle with oil and toss.
- Fill mushroom caps with tomato mixture and top with sliced mozzarella. The mushrooms will look like small pizzas. Place caps in oven at 425 degrees F until cheese melts or you can close grill lid or replace tin foil tent over mushroom caps to melt cheese, it will take 1 to 3 minutes. Serve as-is or, place stuffed caps on garlic toast or sliced crusty bread to catch the juices.
SICILIAN-STYLE TUNA STEAKS (TONNO ALLA GHIOTTA)
Provided by Gianni Scappin
Categories Fish Olive Onion Tomato Sauté Dinner Raisin Seafood Tuna Healthy Capers Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, warm the oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the tuna and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
- 2. In the same pan over low heat, sauté the onion, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, capers, olives, raisins, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. If the tomatoes don't release much juice, add the fish stock or water to give the sauce some body.
- 3. Return the tuna to the pan and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Cook over moderate heat until the tuna reaches the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium.
- 4. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top; garnish with pine nuts.
SESAME SEARED TUNA
Easy, great tasting tuna coated with sesame seeds, and quickly seared. This tuna is served rare, so be sure to use a good quality fresh tuna.
Provided by NEWORLEANSGIGLET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Japanese
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, honey and sesame oil. Divide into two equal parts. Stir the rice vinegar into one part and set aside as a dipping sauce.
- Spread the sesame seeds out on a plate. Coat the tuna steaks with the remaining soy sauce mixture, then press into the sesame seeds to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Place steaks in the pan, and sear for about 30 seconds on each side. Serve with the dipping sauce and wasabi paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1045.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SEARED TUNA WITH OLIVES, CAPERS, PEPPERS AND TOMATO
Seared Ahi served with Italian vegetables makes an easy and fresh tasting meal. Add fresh bread and wine if you like! Note, either fresh or canned tomatoes can be used.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Tuna
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the garlic in the oil over low heat until it turns pale gold, about 15 minutes. Remove garlic with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
- Increase the heat to med-high and add the red onions. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the tuna strips. Increase the heat to high and quickly sear the fish on all sides, while seasoning it with the basil, oregano, and mint. Cook until the fish is done to your liking, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove fish to a hot platter or warm oven.
- Return the garlic to the skillet. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Cook for just a minute, stirring occasionally. Spoon over fish.
- Garnish with the remaining basil and mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 726.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.1, Protein 34.6
Tips:
- Choose high-quality, sushi-grade ahi tuna steaks for the best results. - Pat the tuna steaks dry before searing to ensure a crispy crust. - Season the tuna steaks liberally with salt and pepper, garlic and paprika. - Heat a cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. - Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. - Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. - Serve the tuna steaks with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or salad.Conclusion:
This Italian seared ahi tuna recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The tuna steaks are cooked to perfection, and the flavorful marinade gives them a moist and tender texture. The dish is also very versatile and can be served with a variety of sides, making it a great option for any occasion.
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