Seared Tuna with Spinach and Root Vegetables Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna with Spinach and Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced; 1 medium parsnip, thinly sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; Pinch of ground Szechuan peppercorns; 1 pound tuna steak (about 1 1/4 inches thick); 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced; One 5-ounce bag baby spinach; 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium parsnip, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon mirin
1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
Pinch of ground Szechuan peppercorns
1 pound tuna steak (about 1 1/4 inches thick)
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
One 5-ounce bag baby spinach
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.
2
Add the carrot, parsnip and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the water and butter, season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is nearly evaporated, about 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the mirin, soy sauce and Szechuan peppercorns and keep warm.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of canola oil until nearly smoking.
6
Season the tuna with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, turning once, until browned on the outside but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes.
7
Transfer to a cutting board.
8
Add the garlic and spinach to the skillet, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, just until wilted.
9
Mound the spinach on plates.
10
Thinly slice the tuna and arrange over the spinach.
11
Spoon the root vegetables and any juices on top, sprinkle with the parsley 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced, 1 medium parsnip, thinly sliced, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna with Spinach and Root Vegetables 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 Spinach and Root Vegetables

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