Tender tuna


Tender tuna
Cooking tuna can be tricky: undercooked it is unappetising, overcooked it dries out rapidly.

Here is a method which guarantees that your tuna will be perfectly cooked and tender.
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Last modified on: March 26th 2014
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For 4 people, you will need:
  • 1 fresh tuna 500 g fresh tuna
  • 2 olive oil 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 lemon juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 herbs of your choice 2 tablespoons herbs of your choice
  • 5 salt Salt
  • 6 pepper Pepper
  • Total weight: 620 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation
10 min.
Resting
30 min.
Cooking
9 min.
All in all
50 min.
Preparation 10 min.
Resting 30 min.
Cooking 9 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Tender tuna : Stage 1
Trim, rinse and dry the tuna, then cut into thick portions.

Salt and pepper on both sides.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Tender tuna : Stage 2
Prepare the marinade by mixing 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons herbs of your choice, salt and pepper.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 30 min.
Tender tuna : Stage 3
Put the tuna to marinate and leave for at least 30 minutes.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Tender tuna : Stage 4
Heat a frying pan on medium heat without adding any fat. When hot, add the tuna. Cook for 2 minutes on the first side, then turn.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 7 min.
Tender tuna : Stage 5
For perfectly cooked fish, stick an electronic thermometer into the centre of the tuna and watch the temperature. The fish will be perfectly cooked when it reaches 158°F (70°C).

Turn off the heat immediately and leave the fish in the pan for a further 3 minutes to cook gently for a little longer.

Stage 6
Tender tuna : Stage 6
Serve immediately with whatever accompaniment you choose. Here it is served with a red cabbage and walnut salad.
Remarks
It is not easy (maybe impossible even?) to give a precise cooking time for tuna, as this will depend on your hob and the thickness of the fish. This is why a thermometer is particularly useful in this recipe.
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately after cooking.
Source: Home made.
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Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g21 g RDI=34 %0 g17 g RDI=24 %249 kcal RDI=12 %1,045 kJ RDI=12 %
Per person33 g RDI=52 %1 g RDI=0 %27 g RDI=38 %387 kcal RDI=19 %1,620 kJ RDI=19 %
Whole recipe135 g RDI=208 %4 g RDI=2 %110 g RDI=151 %1,548 kcal RDI=77 %6,481 kJ RDI=77 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Fish
How much will it cost?
For 4 people
13.15 €
Per person
3.30 €
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