Best 7 Seared Tuna On Spiced Lentils Salsa Recipes

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In this culinary voyage, we will venture into the realm of flavors with a dish that harmoniously blends the richness of seared tuna with the aromatic warmth of spiced lentils and the vibrant dance of salsa. Our taste buds will embark on a journey to discover the perfect fusion of textures and flavors, as we unearth the secrets behind creating a symphony of culinary delight.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY RUB FOR SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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Fragrant, easy-to-make rub for fresh tuna steaks. Bold flavors.

Provided by AlliePeacock

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 11m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 ¼ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 (5 ounce) tuna steaks, about 1 inch thick
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon zest, coriander, black pepper, ginger, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl; rub tuna steaks with spice mixture.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear tuna in the hot oil until browned but still pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 634.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

SEARED TUNA WITH CITRUS SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks (about 6 to 8 ounces each)
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed
2 oranges
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime
Salt
Cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Rub tuna steaks with peppercorns and set aside while you make the salsa.
  • To make the salsa, section oranges, removing all peels and pith. Chop orange sections into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine orange with onion, cilantro, olive oil and lime juice. Toss together, season with salt and cayenne and set aside. Rub a cast iron grill pan with oil and heat. Grill tuna, turning once, until desired degree of rareness is reached, from 2 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Serve topped with citrus salsa.

SEARED TUNA WITH JAPANESE SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tomato, finely chopped
8 cilantro sprigs, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 (6-ounce) fresh tuna fillets
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 avocados, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the sauce. Add the chopped tomato, cilantro and onion. Season the tuna very well with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, sear the tuna for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from heat and slice the tuna into 1/4-inch slices. To serve, neatly arrange the tuna slices and avocado slices on a plate and drizzle the sauce over the tuna.

SEARED TUNA ON SPICED LENTILS SALSA



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Categories     Salad     Fish     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 x 160g-180g tuna steaks
Rocket leaves to serve
For the lentil salsa
100g Puy lentils, soaked for an hour in cold water and washed
20g fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium-sized mild chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
½tsp ground cumin
⅓tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp water
½tbsp balsamic vinegar
½tbsp sweet soy sauce or light soy
1tbsp tomato ketchup
½tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2tbsp olive oil
1tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the lentils in salted water for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and cool them. Place the chilli and ginger in a pan with the onion, garlic, ground cumin and seeds, water and balsamic vinegar and simmer with a lid on for a few minutes, stirring well so that all the flavours infuse. Remove the mixture from the heat and pour into a bowl with the drained lentils. Add the soy sauce, ketchup and chilli sauce, stir well and gradually add the olive oil and chopped coriander. Season with salt and pepper, cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight (if time allows). Season the pieces of tuna and cook them on a griddle pan or heavy-bottomed frying pan for 2 minutes on each side. The ideal way to eat tuna is rare, otherwise it becomes dry. Once cooked, serve the tuna on warmed plates with a couple of spoonfuls of lentils and some salad leaves, such as rocket, lightly dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

KEN HOM'S SEARED TUNA WITH SPICED CONFETTI



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
2 tablespoons Japanese sweet rice wine (mirin) or dry sherry
1 tablespoon Chinese or Japanese sesame oil
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 1-inch thick pieces tuna steak, each 4 ounces
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons finely minced scallions
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely minced shallots
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh red chili (seeded)
1/4 cup finely minced carrots
1/4 cup finely minced zucchini
2 tablespoons finely minced sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh coriander
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil and one-fourth teaspoon pepper. Place the tuna on a plate, spread the mixture evenly over the tuna on both sides, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for two hours.
  • Heat a wok or a heavy skillet. Add the olive oil, then the scallions, garlic, ginger, shallots and chili. Stir- fry for one minute, then add the carrots, zucchini and red pepper. Stir-fry another minute, then add the cumin, salt, sugar and remaining black pepper. Stir-fry another minute, remove from heat, stir in the fresh coriander and set aside.
  • Just before serving remove the tuna from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the tuna dry on paper towels.
  • Clean the wok or skillet and reheat it over high heat. Add the peanut oil. Add the tuna; reduce the heat to medium and sear on one side. Turn the tuna over and sear on the other side, long enough to brown the outside but keeping the inside rare. Remove the tuna to warm plates. Alternatively, the tuna can be brushed with the oil and grilled or broiled.
  • Pour the marinade into the wok or skillet and bring to a boil. Pour the heated marinade over the tuna and spoon the vegetable mixture on top. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 720 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SEARED TUNA WITH JAPANESE SALSA



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Great combination of flavors and super easy from Rachel Ray. The recipe posted is her recipe, however, I use half the soy sauce and half the vinegar and half the sugar.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup soy sauce
1 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tomatoes, finely chopped
8 fresh cilantro stems (leaves only finely chopped)
1 red onion, finely chopped
4 (6 ounce) fresh tuna fillets
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 avocados, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Steps:

  • Mix all the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Add the chopped tomato, cilantro and onion.
  • Season the tuna very well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, sear the tuna for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from heat and slice the tuna into 1/4-inch slices. This should be rare to medium rare.
  • To serve, neatly arrange the tuna slices and avocado slices on a plate and drizzle the sauce over the tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.6, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 4219.4, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 6, Protein 51.8

SEARED TUNA AND SALSA



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A light tasty meal that is ready in minutes. I prefer fresh tuna when I can get it but even flash frozen fish seems to work well with this recipe. Cooking with high heat (either on a grill or in a pan) is the key. From Cuisine at Home Weeknight Menus.

Provided by Grease

Categories     Tuna

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 avocado, peeled and diced
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 cup red onion, slivered
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 lime, juice of
4 (8 ounce) tuna steaks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • For the salsa, gently combine the salsa ingredients in a bowl. Set aside and prepare the tuna.
  • To promote browning, pat the tuna steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in large sauté pan over medium-high heat. It is hot enough when it begins to lightly smoke. Add the tuna steaks and sear for just a couple of minutes on each side, until medium rare.
  • Serve with salsa spooned over the tuna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.6, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 94.1, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 54.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna steaks. Look for steaks that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid steaks that are mushy or have a grayish tint.
  • Sear the tuna steaks in a hot skillet. This will help to create a flavorful crust and prevent the tuna from becoming dry.
  • Do not overcook the tuna steaks. Tuna is a delicate fish, so it is important to cook it quickly. Overcooked tuna will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the tuna steaks immediately. Tuna is best served hot, so do not let it sit for too long before serving.
  • Garnish the tuna steaks with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Seared tuna on spiced lentils salsa is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The tuna is flavorful and juicy, while the lentils are hearty and filling. The salsa adds a pop of freshness and flavor to the dish. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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