Seared Tuna with Gremolata Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna with Gremolata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two 4-6 oz. tuna steaks; Zest from 1 lime; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes; 1/2 tablespoon oil; Salt; 4 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup Vidalia onion, chopped; 1/2 bunch parsley; 2 tablespoons chives, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons avocado oil; Juice and pulp from 1 lime

Servings: persons

1
To make the gremolata, pulse together the lime juice and pulp, garlic, onion, parsley, chives, avocado oil, and a good pinch of salt in a food processor or blender until the sauce is slightly chunky, but homogenous.
2
Put the lime zest, chili flakes, and a little sea salt on a plate.
3
Pat the tuna steaks on the plate, covering each piece with the mixture.
4
Add the 1/2 tablespoon of oil to a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
5
When the oil is hot and wavy, place the tuna steaks in the pan and sear 1-2 minutes per side.
6
Tuna is best eaten rare to medium rare.
7
To serve, simply plate the fish and spoon loads of gremolata on top.
8
If you have extra limes, serve some extra wedges with the fish.
9
A good splash of fresh lime juice always makes things taste just a little brighter.

315

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two 4-6 oz. tuna steaks, Zest from 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/2 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Gremolata 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!

Seared Tuna with Gremolata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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