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.
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
For 4 people, you will need:
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately after cooking.
| Preparation | Resting | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 min. | 30 min. | 9 min. | 49 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
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.
Put the tuna to marinate and leave for at least 30 minutes.
Stage 4 - 2 min.
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.
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.
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
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.
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 13.15 €
- Per person : 3.29 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Fresh tuna: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spicy seafood plancha, Marinated tuna with herbs, Leek and fresh tuna tart, Quiche Bretonne, Seared tuna with lemon and lime, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Potatoes with bacon and herbs, Stuffed mushrooms au gratin, Cretan-style salmon , Tomato ladybirds, Chicken and mushroom pie, ... All |
 | Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Mackerel rillettes, Hollandaise sauce, Peach and verbena feuilleté, Lebanese Tabbouleh, Beetroot and cream cheese verrines, ... All |
 | Herbs of your choice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Fish in a salt crust, Cubed salad, Crispy smoked salmon and herb rolls, Beetroot and fried chicken salad, Baked salmon fillet, ... All |
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