ORANGE FENNEL SEARED TUNA SALAD

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Searedtuna with an orange-peel-and-fennel-seed crust sits atop red-leaf lettuce. Orange vinaigrette complements the tuna's spices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 whole star anise
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
4 teaspoons dried orange peel
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Pinch of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/4 pounds tuna steak
Juice of 1 orange
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1/2 medium red onion, cut into thin moons
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
3 ounces feta cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the fennel, anise, and peppercorns in a dry skillet. Place over medium heat, moving skillet to keep seeds from burning, until seeds are aromatic, about 3 minutes. Transfer seeds and orange peel to a spice grinder; cool slightly. Pulse until finely chopped but not powdery. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the ginger, cloves, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Set aside.
  • Place tuna in a glass baking dish, and sprinkle each side with 1 1/2 tablespoons spice mixture. Pat with hands to make it stick. Cover with plastic, refrigerate, and let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Make dressing: Whisk the orange juice and vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons oil until combined. Set dressing aside.
  • Heat remaining teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add reserved tuna; cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip; cook until bottom is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Tuna should be well browned and crisp on outside, rare to medium on the inside.
  • Place lettuce, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes on a platter. Slice the tuna, and arrange on greens. Drizzle with dressing, and garnish with feta. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 g, Cholesterol 36 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, Sodium 352 g

lvharue godswill
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The orange fennel marinade gave the tuna a great flavor, and the salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sanii Khan
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The orange fennel marinade really gave the tuna a great flavor. The salad was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Allah Rakha
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This was a great recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the salad was very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Kay dot
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The orange fennel marinade is so flavorful and the salad is a great way to add some healthy greens to your meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


Anvshka Dilrukshi
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The orange fennel marinade gave the tuna a great flavor, and the salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bruce Skogen
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The orange fennel marinade really gave the tuna a great flavor. The salad was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Reginald Pittman
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This was a great recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the salad was very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


Caleb Forsyth
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The orange fennel marinade is so flavorful and the salad is a great way to add some healthy greens to your meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shahad Ali
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The orange fennel marinade gave the tuna a great flavor, and the salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yacen Daanoune
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! The orange fennel marinade really gave the tuna a great flavor. The salad was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Mr Jey
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This was a great recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the salad was very tasty. I would definitely make this again.


AR AMIT
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The orange fennel marinade is so flavorful and the salad is a great way to add some healthy greens to your meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


JV Currency
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This was a delicious and healthy meal. The orange fennel marinade gave the tuna a great flavor, and the salad was light and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Chandru Chandru
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The orange fennel marinade really helped to improve the flavor of the tuna. The salad was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Livinus Prosperity
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the salad was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


brahim mehmetaj
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the orange and fennel. I will definitely be making this again.


Rose Tulip
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This was a great recipe! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the salad was very tasty. I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Zaheen Ahemed
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of orange and fennel with tuna, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together, and the salad was very refreshing. I would definitely make this again.


Talukder Helal
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I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook tuna, and this recipe definitely delivered. The orange fennel marinade was a great way to add flavor to the fish, and the salad was a delicious and healthy complement. I would highly recommend this


Keneilweh Niqole
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This orange fennel seared tuna salad was a delightful dish that tantalized my taste buds. The flavors of the orange and fennel complemented the tuna perfectly, and the salad was light and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!