SEARED TUNA WITH CAVIAR

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Seared Tuna With Caviar image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield Eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds center-cut yellow or blue fin tuna, 3 inches in diameter
1 egg white, beaten until foamy
1/2 cup fresh coarsely ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
3 to 4 tablespoons grape-seed or safflower oil
8 cups mixed greens: combination of bibb, mache, radicchio and chicory, dressed with vinaigrette
Sauce (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Brush egg white on all sides of the tuna with a pastry brush.
  • Mix the ground pepper and coriander and press the tuna into this mixture, using as much of it as necessary to cover each side and the ends.
  • Heat a heavy saute pan and pour about half of the oil into the pan. Bring to the smoking point and carefully place the tuna in the pan. Sear each side until dark brown and crusty, adding more oil if needed to keep the tuna from sticking. Sear the ends as well. Each side should take about one to one and a half minutes. Remove the tuna and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Using a very sharp knife, cut the tuna into one-half- to one-third-inch slices, allowing three slices per serving.
  • Arrange the dressed salad greens on each of eight plates at 12 o'clock.
  • In a semicircle, overlap three slices of tuna below the greens, with the top edges of tuna resting on the salad. At the base of each piece of tuna, place a dollop of the sauce.

Patience Chemutai
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This dish is a must-try for any seafood lover. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the caviar added a touch of luxury. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mian Mahad
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I ended up overcooking the tuna and the caviar was too salty. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.


Shahbaz awan zada
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the caviar added a nice touch of saltiness. I would definitely make this again.


Ansh Kayani
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the caviar was a luxurious addition.


Hafeez Ahmed jibrin
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Amazing recipe! The tuna was cooked to perfection and the caviar added a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making this again.


Jb Jb
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This dish was a bit too fancy for my taste. The tuna was good, but the caviar was a bit overpowering.


Mohammad Saimon Shafik
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The tuna is always cooked perfectly and the combination of flavors is just divine.


Abdullah Haideri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. The tuna was cooked beautifully and the caviar was the perfect finishing touch. Highly recommend!


Sabita I Nepali
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Wow! Just wow! This dish was amazing. The tuna was cooked to perfection and the caviar added a luxurious touch. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Shelia Deberry
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This dish was an absolute delight! The tuna was cooked perfectly, and the combination of flavors was exquisite. I especially loved the pop of the caviar. Will definitely be making this again.