Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Walnut Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Walnut Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces yellowfin tuna (68 ounces each); Salt and pepper; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon each coarsely ground fennel and coriander seed; 2 roasted red bell peppers (see roasting technique, p. 122), seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted; Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (see below); Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

4 pieces yellowfin tuna (68 ounces each)
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon each coarsely ground fennel and coriander seed
2 roasted red bell peppers (see roasting technique, p. 122), seeded and chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
Juice of 1 medium lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses (see below)
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Season the tuna with salt, pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the cumin, and the fennel and coriander.
2
Combine the red peppers, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, molasses, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and crushed red pepper in a food processor and pulse on and off for 1 minute.
3
Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
4
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking.
5
Add the tuna and cook about 2 minutes on each side.
6
(My recommended doneness for tuna is rare to medium-rare.)
7
Serve the tuna with a dollop of the sauce.
8
(Its thick and concentrated, so you wont need much.)

483

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pieces yellowfin tuna (68 ounces each), Salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon each coarsely ground fennel and coriander seed, and more.

Yes, Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Walnut Red Pepper 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.

Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Walnut Red Pepper Sauce

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