YELLOWFIN TUNA, SEARED RARE WITH SESAME, AND A KEY LIME GINGER BROTH

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Yellowfin Tuna, Seared Rare with Sesame, and a Key Lime Ginger Broth image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated lime zest
2 tablespoons honey
Zest of 3 key limes
Juice of 3 key limes
1 medium head of ginger (peeled, chopped, and blanched)
1 bunch Italian parsley (washed, chopped roughly)
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped spinach
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons French butter
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 heads romaine, ribs only
1 teaspoon extra virgin oil
1 teaspoon minced anchovies
1 teaspoon finely ground coriander
1/2 bunch basil, chiffonade
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
4 (6 ounce) portions tuna
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Spice mixture from above
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • For the spice mixture: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • For the juice mixture: Blend all ingredients except butter and oil until smooth. Add oil and butter to finish. Add warm chicken stock and season to taste.
  • For the romaine: Over high heat saute romaine ribs in olive oil until tender. Add anchovies and coriander. Finish by tossing with basil and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • For the tuna: Season tuna pieces with oil and salt and pepper evenly. Place seasoned tuna in spice mixture and coat evenly. Next, heat oil in a cast iron skillet until very hot. Add tuna and cook to desired doneness and set aside to rest for a couple of minutes. Slice each piece after resting.
  • Plating: Place braised romaine in center of plate. Next arrange warm tuna slices on top of romaine. Finish plate by drizzling warm juice around the plate. Serve.

Abdul rasheed Yusuff
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I love the way the sesame and ginger flavors come together in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Liannotfound I love PIZZA
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and it's sure to impress your guests.


Panda Cute
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the tuna melts in my mouth.


Arshad Khokhar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sesame and ginger really complement each other.


Islam Ud Din Sahil
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also healthy and delicious!


Qwii Kivoni
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Dinesh Yadav
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the tuna melts in my mouth.


Delorenzo Warren
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I love the way the sesame and ginger flavors complement each other in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Scarlett Trigg
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and it's sure to impress your guests.


Katie Boateng
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


David Okon
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This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the way the sesame and ginger flavors come together.


Florijelahij Konjusha
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I'm so glad I did! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the broth was amazing.


Aunty Gee
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Suyog_ Devkota
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tuna was cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Zeeshan Zee
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Leigh G
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also healthy and delicious!


Samikshya Pariyar
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sesame and ginger really complement each other.


Akbar Boy
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This dish was a hit! The tuna was cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I would definitely make this again.