Seared Tuna with Jalapeno Maple Glaze Recipe
Serves 4 as a main course and 8-10 as an appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 lb sushi grade tuna. I like when the fish is in a rectangular log shape
- 1-2 tbs sesame oil (or grapeseed)
- 1 1/2 - 2 tsp Smoked Maldon Sea Salt, or another coarse sea salt, such as Fleur de Sel, Maldon, Celtic Sea Salt
- Coarsely ground fresh pepper to coat the fish
- 2-3 tbs toasted sesame seeds, black or white or a combination
- 2 tsp sesame oil if you are cooking on a pan in the house
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced in very thin rounds
- 1/2 tbs sesame oil
- 1 tbs light soy sauce or light tamari
- 2 1/2 tbs mirin
- 1/2 tbs maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Heat the grill or a heavy bottomed fry pan to high heat. If I am not grilling the fish, I prefer to use a cast iron pan; it heats higher, and a better crust will develop on the fish.
- 2
Coat the fish in sesame oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and press the sesame seeds onto the fish.
- 3
Add the remaining oil to the pan or brush the grill with the oil.
- 4
Add the fish to the pan or grill, cook for 30 sec – 1 minute, repeat with all four sides. If the fish does not have four sides, cook each side slightly longer (1-2 min). You want to cook this fish rare. Simply sear the fish, do not cook it through.
- 5
Allow fish to rest for at least five minutes or until it reaches room temperature.
- 6
Using a very sharp knife, slice into ¼-½ inch slices. Set aside.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix togetherThe Glaze Ingredients, pour onto a serving dish.
- 8
Lay the tuna slices on top ofThe Glazeand top each tuna slice with a slice of Jalapeno.
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Fish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Buying Tip
- Look for fish that smells fresh (like the ocean, not fishy), has firm flesh, and clear eyes if buying whole. Ask your fishmonger what's freshest that day.
- Cooking Tip
- Avoid overcooking fish — it should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Most fish cooks in just 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness.
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