Poached Salmon Sauteed Tuna

Pan-sautéed fresh tuna fillets in olive oil with garlic, fresh ginger, dried tomatoes, and optional hot red pepper. Magnificent when made with fresh fish.

OtherSeafoodEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
2
  • 14 oz fresh tuna fillets (2 x 7 oz)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil (from dried tomatoes)
  • 4 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 tbsp dried tomatoes
  • 0.5 tsp dry hot red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate tuna in olive oil for a few moments.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a 9-inch pan over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add chopped garlic, fresh ginger, and dried tomatoes; move to the sides of the pan.

  4. 4

    Cook the tuna about 4 minutes each side until cooked through but still moist.

  5. 5

    Serve with the ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and oil over the fish.

  6. 6

    Use the freshest fish possible for best results.

Tags

seafoodtunaamericanpan-searedseafood-recipesother