Rare Seared Tuna and Scallop, Taro Root Chips and S

Name: Rare Seared Tuna and Scallop, Taro Root Chips and Sea Urchin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Taro root; 1 tablespoon clarified butter; 4 thyme sprigs, leaves removed; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; Salt and pepper; 4 scallops; 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 pound tuna; 2 portobello mushrooms; 1 tablespoon sashimi oil, recipe follows; 2 limes, juiced; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

Taro root
1 tablespoon clarified butter
4 thyme sprigs, leaves removed
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and pepper
4 scallops
1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
1 pound tuna
2 portobello mushrooms
1 tablespoon sashimi oil, recipe follows
2 limes, juiced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Thinly slice the taro root and place on a roasting pan.
3
Brush with clarified butter.
4
Sprinkle with thyme, garlic and salt and pepper.
5
Bake in oven until golden brown.
6
Fry scallops in sesame oil.
7
Sear the tuna on all 4 sides and let rest for 35 minutes.
8
Place chopped mushrooms in a roasting pan and pour the sashimi oil on top and roast for approximately 5 minutes in a 400 degree oven.
9
Bring everything to a boil in a saucepan.
10
Sea Urchin Sauce: 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup fish stock 1 shallot 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter 1 piece sea urchin
11
Bring chicken stock, fish stock and shallot to a boil.
12
Add the soy sauce and reduce.
13
Add heavy cream and butter.
14
Mix in sea urchin.
15
To Serve: Place 1 taro root chip on top of the plate, place 3 slices of tuna (per person) and 1 whole scallop.
16
Garnish with mushrooms, pour the warm sashimi oil on top of the tuna and scallops.
17
Pour the sea urchin sauce around the tuna and place 1 chip on top.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Taro root, 1 tablespoon clarified butter, 4 thyme sprigs, leaves removed, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rare Seared Tuna and Scallop, Taro Root Chips and Sea Urchin Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rare Seared Tuna and Scallop, Taro Root Chips and Sea Urchin Sauce

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