Best 10 Seared Tuna Steaks With Yellow Chile Salsa Recipes

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Seared tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The key to cooking tuna steaks perfectly is to sear them quickly over high heat so that the outside is cooked while the inside remains rare. This creates a tender and juicy steak with a beautiful sear. One of the best ways to enjoy seared tuna steaks is to serve them with a flavorful salsa, such as a yellow chile salsa. The bright and tangy flavors of the salsa perfectly complement the rich and savory flavors of the tuna.

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SEARED TUNA STEAK



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When buying tuna you should look for meat that is evenly coloured, dark red and has a fine, tight grain free of large sinews. Generally you get better tuna in good fishmongers than in supermarkets, but sometimes the supermarkets get a good batch in, so keep your eyes peeled. There is a bit of a thing about it being fashionable to serve tuna pink; if you buy good-quality fresh tuna the last thing you want to do is cook it all the way through and make it taste like tinned tuna, so yes, good-quality fresh tuna should be served rare or very pink.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Healthy fish recipes     Seafood     Fruit     Tuna     Lunch & dinner recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small dried red chilli
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
½ a clove of garlic
1 good handful of fresh basil
1 good handful of fresh coriander
olive oil
1 lemon
4 x 225 g tuna steaks, ideally 2cm thick, from sustainable sources

Steps:

  • Smash up the chilli and the coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar.
  • Peel and chop the garlic, pick and finely chop the herb leaves and add it all to the pestle and mortar with a drizzle of oil and lemon juice, to taste. Mix together, and season with sea salt and black pepper.
  • Lay out your tuna steaks on a tray, season both sides and rub all over with the herb mixture.
  • There are two nice ways to cook it: I prefer to cook it on a griddle pan or in a frying pan.
  • Your pan should be very, very hot. Put in the tuna and what you want to do is sear it so that it toasts, fries and browns (about 45 to 60 seconds on each side).
  • Once cooked, I like to rip the steaks in half and serve with salad and chips or boiled potatoes and a big wedge of lemon. It's quite sexy sometimes with some marinated sun-dried tomatoes, olives, basil... The possibilities are endless.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 1.8 g fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 g saturated fat, Protein 57.1 g protein, Carbohydrate 0.4 g carbohydrate, Sugar 0.2 g sugar, Sodium 0.9 g salt, Fiber 0.6 g fibre

SEARED TUNA WITH CHILE-PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
1/2 to 1 Fresno chile pepper, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
3/4 cup pineapple juice
Juice of 1 lime
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
2 tuna steaks (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
1 avocado, thinly sliced
1/2 cup salted corn nuts, lightly crushed

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 2 1/2 cups water and a big pinch of salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir, then cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and the scallion whites to the rice and stir; set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, combine the chile pepper, pineapple juice and lime juice in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until reduced to a thin glaze, about 10 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a small bowl and wipe out the skillet. Toss the cabbage, the remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar and a pinch of salt in another small bowl; set aside.
  • Season the tuna with salt on both sides. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil in the reserved skillet over high heat until almost smoking. Add the tuna and cook until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • Divide the rice among shallow bowls. Slice the tuna and lay over the rice along with the cabbage and avocado; drizzle the sauce on top. Sprinkle with the scallion greens and corn nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 56 milligrams, Sodium 757 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 7 grams

BLACKENED TUNA STEAKS WITH MANGO SALSA



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This delicious and simple dish will make your dinner guests think you're a true gourmet chef! It works great with fresh or frozen fish.

Provided by AcadiaBoi

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 3h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tuna steaks
1 fresh mango - peeled, pitted, and chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
½ Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl. Rub the tuna steaks with the mixture. Place the steaks in a sealable container and chill in refrigerator 3 hours.
  • Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and toss to combine. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • Stir together the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the tuna steaks from the refrigerator and gently rinse with water and then dip each side of each steak in the spice mixture to coat.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently lay the tuna steaks into the hot oil. Cook the tuna on one side for 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and let it get hot. Lay the tuna with the uncooked side down into the skillet and cook another 3 minutes; remove from heat immediately.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 42.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1233.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SEARED AHI TUNA STEAKS



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This is an elegantly simple way to cook tuna that any restaurant would be jealous of!

Provided by Bethany Joyful

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tuna

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (5 ounce) ahi tuna steaks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns

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

PEPPER SEARED TUNA STEAKS



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This spicy pepper coating and asian-style sauce prove that you can't go wrong with the simplest of ingredients. Add a touch of chili-garlic paste to the sauce for a hint of fire. This recipe is altered from original Bon Appetit.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Tuna

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tuna steaks
2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 dash red wine, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine black pepper and sesame seeds in bowl.
  • Press tuna steaks into mixture, until coated.
  • Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add tuna steaks and sear about 1- 1 1/2 minutes each side (I like mine rare in the center, longer if you prefer well-cooked tuna).
  • Transfer steaks to tented aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Add a touch more oil to pan, then add soy sauce and sherry.
  • Add garlic and most of green onion (reserving some of the tops).
  • If too much has boiled off, add a bit of red wine if necessary.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is slightly reduced, scraping up any brown bits, about 1 minute.
  • Spoon sauce over tuna steaks, and sprinkle remaining green onion on top.
  • Note: if you want to make more of this sauce, it tastes fantastic, and goes great with rices, potatoes, roasted veggies, etc.
  • In the photo, I cross-cut Italian bread, drizzled with olive oil and briefly toasted.

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.

TUNA STEAKS WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE



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A caribbean inspired recipe that goes well with either tuna or swordfish steaks. Perfect for the grill too. Serve with an island style rice pilaf. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by BoxOWine

Categories     Tuna

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tuna steaks
peanut oil or vegetable oil, for searing
salt
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno chile
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade by combining marinade ingredients in shallow dish.
  • Add tuna and coat with marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hr or more, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare pineapple sauce by puree in blender until smooth.
  • Add bell pepper, vinegar, jalapeno chili, curry powder and ground pepper.
  • process until smooth.
  • Gradually add olive oil.
  • Heat large skillet over high heat.
  • Add small amount of peanut oil to skillet so tuna does not stick.
  • Remove tuna from marinade, season with salt to taste.
  • Add tuna to skillet and cook until brown on each side, about 3 mins per side.
  • Spoon sauce on plate.
  • Place tuna on top of sauce.
  • Serve.

GRILLED TUNA STEAKS WITH CANTALOUPE SALSA



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Categories     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Backyard BBQ     Cantaloupe     Tuna     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup coarsely chopped cantaloupe
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
2 5- to 6-ounce fresh tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)

Steps:

  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Mix cantaloupe, onion, cilantro, 2 teaspoons oil, lime juice and jalapeño chili in small bowl. Season salsa to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush tuna steaks on both sides with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tuna until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer tuna to plates. Spoon salsa alongside and serve.

SEARED TUNA STEAKS WITH YELLOW CHILE SALSA



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Number Of Ingredients 4

Yellow Chile Sauce
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks, each about 3/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the yellow salsa. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until shortly before serving. Season the tuna with salt and brush all over with olive oil. 2. Heat a large stovetop grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tuna and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it is lightly browned on the outside and still pink inside. Serve hot with the salsa. (If you prefer tuna to be opaque inside, cook the first side 4 minutes, and the second side 3 minutes, or until barely opaque inside.)From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SEARED TUNA STEAKS WITH YELLOW CHILE SALSA



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Number Of Ingredients 4

Yellow Chile Sauce
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks, each about 3/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the yellow salsa. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until shortly before serving. Season the tuna with salt and brush all over with olive oil. 2. Heat a large stovetop grill pan or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tuna and cook about 3 minutes per side or until it is lightly browned on the outside and still pink inside. Serve hot with the salsa. (If you prefer tuna to be opaque inside, cook the first side 4 minutes, and the second side 3 minutes, or until barely opaque inside.)From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tips:

  • For the best results, use sushi-grade tuna steaks that are at least 1 inch thick.
  • Make sure the tuna steaks are well-seasoned with salt and pepper before searing.
  • Sear the tuna steaks over high heat for a few minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the tuna steaks rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the tuna steaks with a variety of dipping sauces, such as soy sauce, wasabi, and ponzu sauce.

Conclusion:

Seared tuna steaks are a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just a few minutes. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. With the right ingredients and a little bit of know-how, you can easily make seared tuna steaks that are perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

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