Time 4m Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Use a paper towel to pat the thawed, raw tuna steak dry. Mix together all of the spices in a shallow bowl until well combined. Press the dry rub onto the exterior of the tuna steak. Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet set to high heat. For a medium rare tuna steak, Sear the largest side of the fish for about 60 seconds until the fish exterior turns from pink to white, then flip the tuna filet to sear the opposite side. Remove the fish from the skillet, and slice the fish through the sear. The fish should have a white edge but a pink center Let the fish rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve on salads, tacos, and sandwiches.
Time 15m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Preheat oven to 400 deg. Mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl. Place steaks on baking sheet, brush on both sides with 1 T. oil. Sprinkle top of each with seasoning. Heat heavy large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add remaining 1 T. oil; swirl to coat. Place steaks seasoning side down in skillet. Cook until very brown on bottom (about 1 min) return steaks, browned side up to baking sheet. Place in oven; bake until done (about 8 min).
Time 20m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
Preheat a convection oven to 500 degrees F. Heat an iron skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of the tuna steaks with blackening spice. Add the tuna to the hot skillet and sear each side for about 1 minute to seal in the moisture. Remove the tuna from the skillet and place in a broiler pan. Top each tuna steak with 1 ounce of butter and place in the oven. Cook for 6 minutes for medium rare or 8 minutes for well done. After you place your tuna in the oven start your Chesapeake topping by sauteing jumbo lump crabmeat with the Virginia Smithfield ham in the butter over medium heat until warmed through. When fish is done, place the Chesapeake topping on fish and finish off with Bearnaise sauce.
Time 20m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Generously coat tuna with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over high heat. When oil is nearly smoking, place steaks in pan. Cook on one side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until blackened. Turn steaks, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Make the blackened seasoning. Mix the paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and salt in a shake top bottle, or small bowl. Preheat grill to high. Coat all sides of tuna steaks in a thick coating of blackening seasoning, pressing into the flesh of the fish. Spray one side with cooking spray. Place sprayed side down on grill grates. Close lid and cook 1-2 minutes. Open lid, spray other side of fish and flip. Cook 1-2 minutes more. Tuna is finished when outside edges are cooked but middle is still rare.
Time 20m Yield 6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Make the mustard first: Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring often. When somewhat smooth, it’s done. Now start the tuna: TUNA Cut up tuna in large bite size pieces Coat with blackening seasoning Heat oil in pan till very hot, but not smoking Sear tuna on all sides for about 7-10 minutes total. Do not overcook. It’s good for the tuna to be slightly pink on the inside. Serve right away with Cajun Mustard. This can also be made with peeled jumbo shrimp.
Time 40m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 21 Steps:
To make the blackening spice, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Set aside. To make the remoulade, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. To make the salad, place a cast-iron skillet over high heat for 5 minutes and turn on the exhaust fan. Place the blackening spice on a plate and use your hands to adhere as much as possible to the fish, covering all sides. Place 2 chunks of the butter on one side of the fish and place it, butter side down, in the hot pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the surface of the fish is lightly blackened. Place the remaining butter on the uncooked side of the fish and turn. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tuna is medium rare. Place the tuna on a cutting board and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the watercress, endive, tomato and the 16 basil leaves. Add 4 tablespoons of the remoulade and toss to coat. Transfer the greens to a platter. Using a sharp knife, slice the tuna on the bias into thin slices. Lay the slices over the greens and top the tuna with the remaining remoulade. Garnish with more thinly sliced basil and serve.
Time 3h55m Yield 4 Number Of Ingredients 22 Steps:
Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl. Rub the tuna steaks with the mixture. Place the steaks in a sealable container and chill in refrigerator 3 hours. Combine the mango, bell pepper, Spanish onion, green onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; stir. Add the lime juice and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and toss to combine. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour. Stir together the paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a bowl. Remove the tuna steaks from the refrigerator and gently rinse with water and then dip each side of each steak in the spice mixture to coat. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Gently lay the tuna steaks into the hot oil. Cook the tuna on one side for 3 minutes; remove to a plate. Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil into the skillet and let it get hot. Lay the tuna with the uncooked side down into the skillet and cook another 3 minutes; remove from heat immediately. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the mango salsa onto each of 4 plates. Lay the tuna steaks atop the salsa and serve immediately.
