Let's Talk Tuna

[thechickencoop]

Tuna steaks; what's your favorite way to prepare them? Searching for a recipe is slightly overwhelming and I've never made 'em before.

And...

GO.

[icaughtfire]

My favorite way to prepare tuna steaks is to not prepare them at all. Because gross.

[SheilaTheTank]

Sear each side on a super hot grill for about 3 minutes each. Done!


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[jubilantsquirrel]

I'm with icaughtfire. DNW tuna prepared any way. Sorry not helpful.

[thechickencoop]

Sept 1, 2015 21:43:45 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Sear each side on a super hot grill for about 3 minutes each. Done!


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Do you season them with anything?

[SheilaTheTank]

Salt and pepper, a little soy sauce reduction on the side. The key is to not overcook them.

[thechickencoop]

Sept 1, 2015 21:53:49 GMT -5 SheilaTheTank said:

Salt and pepper, a little soy sauce reduction on the side. The key is to not overcook them.

Hmmm easy enough sounding. Why thank you!

[thechickencoop]

Sept 1, 2015 21:55:49 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

This is my go to tuna recipe. It's super easy and is super yummy without over powering the fish

Oooooh THAT sounds good! Similar to Sheila's but with some citrus. Nom. I had to google Mirin lol. I have some rice vinegar that I can sub it seems.

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[kawaiikitsune]

I only eat tuna sandwiches so...

[madamewaffles]

If it's sushi grade, you could do a tuna tartare with avocado and a sesame-chili vinaigrette. Serve with crispy wonton chips. So yum.

Or, grind it and make tuna burgers!

Otherwise, go classic exactly like Sheila said, hot, fast sear to get just the outsides some nice color on it.

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Sept 1, 2015 22:03:09 GMT -5 ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ said:

I say this to H all the time. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, FTW.

[mosdub]

Sept 1, 2015 21:40:49 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

My favorite way to prepare tuna steaks is to not prepare them at all. Because   gross.   I eat it raw in sushi. 

FTFY

[Sparkly]

Now I want tuna dammit!

[flojo973]

Same as SheilaTheTank - sear it - but you could also coat the sides in sesame seeds.

www.food.com/recipe/seared-sesame-crusted-tuna-89826

[ellabee]

+1 to SheilaTheTank's method.

Or the ever scientific Alton Brown's suggestion:
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/chimney-tuna-loin-recipe.html

[ironbaby]

I LOVE the Soyaki sauce. You can get it at Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter, I am sure others. Marinate the steaks in it, then grill, broil, or pan sear. I'd vote for grilling. Serve with a little of the sauce warmed up on the side. It has sesame seeds in it, so it adds some texture and extra flavor. Not too sweet, not too salty. It's reasonably thick, too, it's great for dipping.

[jags8]

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I loooooove tuna steaks! I don't have an exact recipe, but we marinate sushi-grade tuna steaks in a concoction of ginger marinade, a little soy sauce, and a little garlic. Then we barely sear the outside so it's still pink in the middle. And it's yummy to dip in even more ginger sauce.

[thechickencoop]

Sept 1, 2015 22:10:42 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Sept 1, 2015 22:02:08 GMT -5 thechickencoop said:

Oooooh THAT sounds good! Similar to Sheila's but with some citrus. Nom. I had to google Mirin lol. I have some rice vinegar that I can sub it seems.

Yeah, it's super easy to substitute, even a white wine works

So I made a variation of this, used the recipe as a guideline. IT WAS SO FREAKIN GOOD. Served it with Jasmine rice with veggies and spicy soy sauce. There were no leftovers.

[snakefisherbub]

This is the first thing I thought when you said Tuna. Haha