Oriental Tuna Recipes

ASIAN SEARED TUNA

Steps:

• Slice off and discard the veiny stub of meat from the tuna, then slice into rough 3cm chunks. Place the sesame seeds onto a tray, then add the tuna chunks, turning them over in the seeds so they're nicely coated.
• Heat a good drizzle of olive and sesame oil in a medium frying pan over a medium heat. Peel and thinly slice the garlic, then add most of it to the pan. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden and crisp, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate (don't drain away the oil!).
• Return the pan to the heat and allow to heat up again, then add the sesame-coated tuna to the garlicky oil. Sear on one side for 10 to 20 seconds. Using tongs, turn the tuna over and keep cooking until you've seared only four sides of each chunk. Transfer to a plate.
• Peel and finely grate the ginger, then add to a bowl with the soy, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and the remaining sliced garlic. Add a squeeze of lemon juice, then mix well to combine. Have a taste and add a squeeze more lemon juice, if needed.
• Cut the seared tuna into slices, roughly 1cm thick, then arrange on your plates. Drizzle over the Asian dressing, scatter the garlic chips on top and tear over the coriander leaves. Trim and finely slice the spring onion and chilli at an angle, scatter on top, then finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

SEARED ASIAN TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together ginger, scallions, vinegar, and sesame oil; season with salt and pepper.
• In a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium-high. Add eggplant, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer eggplant to a serving platter. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
• Rub tuna steaks with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; season with salt and pepper. Return skillet to heat, and raise to high. Cook, turning once, until browned but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes total. Cut each tuna steak in half; divide among four plates. Spoon sauce over tuna and eggplant, and serve.

ASIAN SESAME SEARED OR GRILLED TUNA (GLUTEN FREE)

Steps:

• Whisk tamari, sesame oil, mirin, honey, vinegar, ginger, green onions, and garlic together in a bowl until marinade is evenly mixed. Place tuna steaks in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Spread sesame seeds onto a plate. Remove tuna from marinade and discard marinade. Press tuna into sesame seeds until evenly coated.
• Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot; cook tuna in the hot oil until cooked to desired doneness, 30 seconds to 5 minutes per side.

ORIENTAL TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Serve on lettuce leaves or on bread, if desired.

ORIENTAL GRILLED TUNA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for tuna in a medium mixing bowl.
• Place tuna in sauce mixture.
• Marinate for 2-3 hours.
• Grill tuna over medium coals for 10 minutes or until cooked throughout, turning once.

CHINESE TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350º F and cook elbow macaroni while oven heats.
• Drain the macaroni and mix all the ingredients together in large bowl mixing well.
• Pour into 3 quart baking dish. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until casserole is bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

ORIENTAL TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Dump undrained tuna into bowl and mix with oatmeal. Let set about 15 minutes for the oatmeal to absorb the juice. Mix with veggies, mayo, juice, soy sauce and spices. If tuna appears to dry add a bit more mayo. If too moist add a bit more oatmeal. Chill overnight for flavors to set.
• Just before serving add chow mein noodles. Serve on a lettuce leaf topped with slivered almonds.