Seared Tuna With Fennel-and-Lemon Slaw Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna With Fennel-and-Lemon Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Grated zest of 1 lemon; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 small heads fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped feathery green fennel fronds; 1 1/2 pounds tuna steak, in 1 piece; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

Grated zest of 1 lemon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 small heads fennel, trimmed and very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped feathery green fennel fronds
1 1/2 pounds tuna steak, in 1 piece
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1
To make the slaw, whisk together in a large bowl the zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper.
2
Add the fennel, toss and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Carefully wrap the fennel fronds in plastic to keep them fresh, then refrigerate.
4
When ready to serve, generously season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper.
5
Place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
6
When the skillet is very hot, add the oil and immediately add the tuna.
7
Cook, turning once, until the tuna is seared on the outside but still very pink at the center, about 5 to 10 minutes depending on its thickness.
8
Slice the tuna into thin slices.
9
Lay them over 4 serving plates, place a mound of slaw in the center of each plate, garnish with the chopped fennel fronds and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Grated zest of 1 lemon, 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna With Fennel-and-Lemon Slaw 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 Fennel-and-Lemon Slaw

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