Best 7 Fresh Seared Tuna Steak Salad Recipes

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Fresh seared tuna steak salad is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The tuna is cooked quickly over high heat, so it is tender and juicy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The salad is tossed with a simple vinaigrette and topped with fresh herbs, such as basil, thyme, or oregano. This dish is also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

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SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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These marinated tuna steaks, served rare, taste 'fancy' but are very easy to cook. Even my husband, who doesn't like most cooked fish, enjoys these steaks. A sprinkling of cracked black pepper is a good finisher for this dish.

Provided by meg_in_quebec

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 35m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons molasses
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
6 thin slices fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1-inch-thick tuna steaks, thawed

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
  • Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1874.6 mg, Sugar 5 g

TUNA STEAK SALAD



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If your idea of tuna salad is laden with mayo, kick the can and make tuna steaks instead. They're quick and delicious on a bed of greens and can be easily replaced with another favorite fish. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons chopped shallots, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound tuna steaks (1 inch thick)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup cut fresh thin asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 3 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon shallots, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add tuna steaks. Seal and turn to coat; marinate for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the vinegar, mustard, sugar, and remaining shallots, salt and pepper in a small bowl; slowly whisk in remaining oil. Set aside. , Drain and discard marinade. In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until slightly pink in the center. , On individual salad plates, arrange the greens, asparagus and tomatoes. Cut tuna into bite-size pieces; add to salads. Drizzle salads with dressing. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 38g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

SEARED ENCRUSTED TUNA STEAK SALAD



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Make and share this Seared Encrusted Tuna Steak Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mielhollinger

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small dried red chili
1 tablespoon coriander seed
1/2 clove garlic
1 cup basil, finely chopped
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
lemon, juice of
salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 tuna steaks (8-10 oz each)
salad greens
olive
sun-dried tomato
basil

Steps:

  • Smash up the chili and the coriander in a martar and pestle.
  • Add the garlic, basil, cilantro, and lemon juice to taste.
  • Mix together, and season.
  • Lay out tuna steaks on a tray, season both sides and rub the herb mixture on to each side.
  • Heat pan and rub it with a little olive oil.
  • Put on the tuna.
  • Sear the tuna so that it toasts, fries, and browns (about 45-60 seconds on each side).
  • Rip steaks in half and serve on salad greens with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and basil.

FRESH SEARED TUNA STEAK SALAD



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Make and share this Fresh Seared Tuna Steak Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Tuna

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces tuna steaks
6 cups leafy greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/3 cup red onion
1/3 cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (or parsley)

Steps:

  • In a skillet or grill pan sprayed with cooking spray, cook tuna over medium high heat for about 5 mnutes, turning once, or until medium rare. Set aside.
  • To make salad; In a serving bowl, toss lettuce, tomatoes, onion s and olives.
  • Dressing: In a small bowl, combine dressing ingedients, reserving 1 tsp sesame seeds.
  • Slice tuna thinly; place over top of salad. Pour dressing over; toss gently. Sprinkle with cilantro and remaining sesame seeds.

SEARED TUNA SALAD WITH ASIAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon Chinese mustard
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 cup canola oil
1 1/2 pounds Ahi tuna loin, cut in 4 strips
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1 bunch mizuna greens
1 bunch arugula greens
3 cups torn red leaf lettuce
3 cups torn green leaf lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup fried rice noodles
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, lime, ginger, mustard and cilantro. Pour in the oil and continue to whisk until emulsified.
  • Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper; lightly coat with oil. Put sesame seeds on a plate. Coat top and bottom of each fillet with seeds. Heat a large, dry skillet over high heat. Add fillets; cook about 3 minutes. Turn; cook until desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes for rare. Slice the tuna into 1-inch thick strips.
  • Mix the greens together and spread out on a platter. Add the green onions, rice noodles almonds, and orange segments. Lay the tuna strips on top then drizzle with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH WHITE BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Reggie Southerland

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini or great Northern white beans, drained and rinsed
Pinch salt
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2
1 heirloom or plum tomato, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the steaks: Combine lemon zest, oil, salt, and pepper and marinate the steaks for 10 to 30 minutes (but no longer than 30 minutes or the fish will start to break down.)
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a hot but not smoking pan, sear on each side for 2 minutes. Transfer the steaks to an ovenproof dish and finish in the oven for 5 minutes.
  • To make the salad: In a medium skillet, cook the shallots in 2 tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes. Add the beans, stock, rosemary, and pepper and gently cook for 7 to 8 minutes on low.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and very gently fold the cherry tomatoes into the bean mixture, taking care not to break them.
  • To serve, thinly slice the heirloom or plum tomato and place 4 slices on each plate. Mound the salad in the middle and sprinkle with the remaining oil.

SALADE NIçOISE WITH FRESH TUNA



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In this elegant variation of the classic French salad, seared fresh tuna stands in for the conventional canned sort. The rest of the salad can be assembled a few hours ahead, but the tuna should be cooked and placed on top of the salad just before it is served.

Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 pound red potatoes
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
5 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed and chopped (1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 pound string beans (preferably haricot verts), tips and strings snapped off
1 yellow pepper
2 very ripe medium-size tomatoes ( 3/4 pounds)
1 1/2 cups sliced red onions
1 cup nicoise or black oil-cured olives
1 pound fresh tuna
1 teaspoon canola oil
About 1 dozen red lettuce leaves
1 cup (loose) basil leaves, shredded into large pieces

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cool water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to low and boil gently for 25 to 35 minutes, until the potatoes are tender but still firm when pierced with a fork. Drain off the water and set the potatoes aside until cool enough to slice.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, mix together the mustard, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk until it comes together.
  • Peel the potatoes, if desired, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Toss with the dressing.
  • Bring the 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the beans, cover and return to a boil. Boil over high heat for 1 to 3 minutes (less for haricot verts and more for larger beans) until just tender but slightly firm to the bite. Drain and run under cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking and preserve the bright green color. Cut the beans in half.
  • Peel the yellow pepper as best you can with a vegetable peeler (much easier to do if the pepper is firm and thick-walled). Then cut the pepper through the pleats, remove and discard the seeds and continue peeling the skin from the pieces. Pile up the peeled pepper wedges and cut them into thin julienne strips (about 1 1/2 cups). Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise, press out the seeds and cut the unpeeled flesh into 1-inch pieces.
  • No more than 1 hour before serving, add the beans, yellow pepper, red onions, tomatoes and black olives to the potatoes. Mix well.
  • When almost ready to serve, heat 1 large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high heat for about 2 minutes, until very hot. Sprinkle the tuna with the remaining 2 teaspoons of black pepper and 1 teaspoon of salt and then roll in the canola oil. Place the tuna steak in the hot skillet and sauté over high heat for about 2 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned on the outside and cooked until rare on the inside. Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
  • To serve, line a large platter with the lettuce leaves. Mound the salade niçoise in the center of the platter and place the sliced tuna and the basil leaves on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 991 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect sear, ensure your pan is screaming hot before adding the tuna steaks.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan; cook the tuna steaks in batches if necessary to prevent steaming.
  • Sear the tuna steaks for 1-2 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. For medium-rare, the internal temperature should be 125°F (52°C).
  • Use a quality olive oil with a high smoke point, such as extra virgin olive oil.
  • Add flavor to your salad by using a variety of fresh herbs, such as basil, cilantro, or mint.
  • If you don't have arugula, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as spinach or romaine lettuce.
  • For a more flavorful vinaigrette, use a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it to prevent the greens from wilting.

Conclusion:

Seared tuna steak salad is a refreshing, healthy, and flavorful meal that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that will impress your friends and family.

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