Pan Seared Tuna With Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette
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Recipe Summary Pan Seared Tuna With Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette
A more modern version of Salade Nicoise with an Asian influence that can be eaten as an entree. Salmon, halibut, or snapper also go well in this dish.Ingredients | Cobia Recipes Pan Seared½ cup olive oil1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes4 (6 ounce) fillets ahi (yellowfin) tuna steaks, sushi-grade if possible2 tablespoons red wine vinegar2 tablespoons fresh orange juice1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce1 shallot, chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill1 tablespoon honey1 teaspoon Dijon mustard½ jalapeno or serrano chili pepper, seeded and chopped1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger¾ cup olive oilKosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste48 haricots verts (thin, French green beans), trimmed16 baby carrots, greens trimmed to 1/4-inch16 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved16 Nicoise, Gaeta, or Kalamata olives, pitted and halved1 red onion, thinly sliced1 cup chervil sprigsDirectionsStir together 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon parsley, and red pepper flakes. Toss tuna with marinade, and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.Pour vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, and soy sauce into the bowl of a blender. Add shallot, 1 tablespoon parsley, thyme, dill, honey, Dijon mustard, jalapeno, and ginger. Blend on high until smooth, then add 3/4 cups olive oil in a slow, steady stream with the blender running. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Fill another large container with half ice, half cold water, and set aside. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water, and cook until just tender, 35 to 40 seconds. Remove from the water, and immediately plunge into the ice water to cool. Next, blanch the carrots until just tender, about 1 1/2 minutes; chill in ice water until cold.When the vegetables are cold, remove from the ice water and pat dry. Place into a large bowl, and toss with the halved tomatoes, olives, onion, and chervil; set aside.Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until very hot. Remove tuna steaks from marinade, and wipe off excess marinade. Season the tuna to taste with salt and pepper, then sear in hot skillet to desired doneness, about 1 minute per side for rare.To assemble, toss the vegetable salad with enough dressing to lightly coat. Divide the salad among 4 plates, and place a seared tuna steak on top of each. Drizzle with additional dressing to serve.Info | Cobia Recipes Pan Searedprep:
40 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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