Seared Tuna with Blood Orange-Fennel Glaze and Relish with Sauteed Watercress Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna with Blood Orange-Fennel Glaze and Relish with Sauteed Watercress
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 4 cups blood orange juice; 1 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 tuna fillets, about 6 ounces each; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper; 2 blood oranges, segmented; 1 cup finely sliced fennel; 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 bunches watercress, washed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
4 cups blood orange juice
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 tuna fillets, about 6 ounces each
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 blood oranges, segmented
1 cup finely sliced fennel
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 bunches watercress, washed and patted dry
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1
Place a small saute pan over medium heat.
2
Add the fennel seeds and toast for 1 minute.
3
Place both juices and fennel seeds in a medium saucepan and cook over high heat until reduced to 1 cup.
4
Remove from heat and whisk in mustard and honey.
5
Heat saute pan or grill pan over high heat.
6
Season the fillets on both sides with salt and pepper and brush 1 side of each piece of fish with the glaze.
7
Cook glaze-side down until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
8
Turn over, brush with more of the glaze and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes for medium-rare doneness.
9
Whisk together the sherry, oil and salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
10
Add the orange segments and fennel and mix to combine.
11
Season with salt and pepper, to taste and fold in the parsley.
12
Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
13
Heat oil in a large saute pan.
14
Add the garlic and cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
15
Toss in the watercress and cook just until it wilts.
16
Add the vinegar, toss and serve.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, 4 cups blood orange juice, 1 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Blood Orange-Fennel Glaze and Relish with Sauteed Watercress 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.

Seared Tuna with Blood Orange-Fennel Glaze and Relish with Sauteed Watercress

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