SEARED TUNA

Tender tuna coated in a delicious blend of black and white sesame seeds, paired with artichokes and a refreshing touch of lemon.

Seared tuna recipe | Smeg world cuisine
Rest Time:
96 h
:
1 min
:
4
:
Easy
Seared tuna recipe | Smeg world cuisine

Ingredients
150 g Tuna
10 g Black sesame seeds
10 g White sesame seeds
4 Artichokes
1 Lemon
35 g Olive oil
Salt, as needed
Black pepper, as needed

Food safety note:

Freezing for 96 hours at -18°C does not necessarily meet validated parasite-control requirements for raw or lightly seared fish. Use tuna suitable for this preparation and follow applicable food safety guidance.

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Method

1. Pre-cool the blast chiller to -30°C using the Pre-Cooling function.

2. Freeze the tuna fillets at -18°C using the automatic programme: Freeze → Fish → Slices/Fillets. Transfer to the freezer for at least 96 hours.

3. Once ready to prepare, select the Defrost by Weight function and enter the weight of the tuna.

4. Prepare the artichokes: Remove the tough outer leaves and trim the stems to approximately 2 cm. Peel the stems, halve the artichokes and remove the tough inner choke. Place in cold lemon water to prevent browning.

5. Prepare the citronette: Squeeze the lemon juice and whisk together with a little olive oil and salt.

6. Thinly slice the artichokes into julienne strips and toss with half the citronette.

7. Coat both sides of the tuna fillets with the black and white sesame seeds.

8. Heat a non-stick pan over high heat and sear the tuna for 1 minute on each side, or longer if preferred.

9. Slice the tuna immediately, drizzle with the remaining citronette and serve alongside the artichoke salad.

Blast Chiller Settings

Pre-Cooling: -30°C.

Step 1: Freezing – Automatic Programme → Freeze → Fish → Slices/Fillets at -18°C.

Step 2: Storage – Keep frozen for at least 96 hours.

Step 3: Defrosting – Defrost by Weight function, selecting the weight of the tuna.

Pan Cooking: High heat for approximately 1 minute per side.