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Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Homeira Goldstein
Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

BLEND No.10

Tuna is a meaty fish with beautiful texture, but it is also very neutral when it comes to flavor. For the culinary artist, this ruby-red rich fish is a blank, umami-rich canvas upon which to create dishes bright with color, taste, and aroma!

My Blend No.10 has just the right combination of savory, sour, salty and smoky to make this seared Tuna preparation delightfully delicious and visually dazzling to the eye.

BLEND FLAVOR PROFILE
Black Pepper, Coriander, Leek, Onion, Sumac, Parsley, Oregano, Thyme, Rosemary, Lime, Sea Salt, Herbs & Spices

Serves 6 - 10

RECIPE INGREDIENTS

  1. 1pk   Blend No.10
  2. ¾C   Olive oil, More if needed
  3. 3lb   Ahi Tuna Steaks, cut into 1½” square lengths
  4. 3T    Olive Oil, For cooking

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

    Large Cast Iron Grill Pan
    Glass Jar (Preferably with Screw Lid)

TIPS

  • For even flavor in every bite mix entire package with oil
  • Use Blend No.10 for any meat, poultry, meaty fish or as herbed oil
  • Add extra salt and pepper to your taste if desired

PREP

  1. Mix entire package of Blend No.10 with oil in a mixing bowl and set aside
  2. Place fish steaks on a baking tray
  3. Pour some of the Blend mixture over fish steaks without touching the meat
  4. Pat Blend mixture over fish well with your hands on all four sides
  5. Add more of Blend mixture if needed for stronger flavor, optional
  6. Cover fish steaks and refrigerate until ready to cook, about 1 hour
  7. Refrigerate excess Blend mixture, if any, in a jar with lid closed for later use

COOK

  1. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium high heat
  2. Place fish steaks onto the grill pan, do not over crowd
  3. Sear for about 40 seconds or until the Blend lightly charred, do not cook through
  4. Repeat the same for all four sides
  5. You want 1/8” seared on all sides²
  6. Transfer steaks onto your cutting board
  7. Cut and serve with your choice of sides, salad or as appetizer

NOTES

¹Like a 1½” square tube
²Below 115˚F=Rare  

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