Spicy Seared Tuna with Red Bean Sauce and Fried Her

Name: Spicy Seared Tuna with Red Bean Sauce and Fried Herb Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 11/4 cup small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon allspice; 4 to 6 jalapenos, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows; 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup fresh herb salad (chervil sprigs, basil leaves, tarragon leaves, parsley); 2 (2-ounce ) fried rice cakes; Long chives; 2 tablespoons chopped chives; 1 tablespoon brunoise yellow peppers; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

11/4 cup small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon allspice
4 to 6 jalapenos, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup fresh herb salad (chervil sprigs, basil leaves, tarragon leaves, parsley)
2 (2-ounce ) fried rice cakes
Long chives
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 tablespoon brunoise yellow peppers
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat the fryer.", "In a food processor, puree 2/3 cup chopped onion, green onions, thyme leaves, allspice, 4 jalapenos and Essence to make a paste.", "Season with salt and black pepper.", "Brush each steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil.", "Rub the paste completely over each steak.", "In a sauce pot, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, when the oil is hot, saute the onions, garlic and remaining jalapenos for 1 minute.", "Add the beans and cilantro.", "Stir in the chicken stock and bring up to a boil.", "Reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 hours or until the beans are fork tender.", "Using a hand-held blender, puree the sauce until smooth.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "In a saute pan, heat the remaining olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, sear the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.", "Fry the herbs for 30 seconds and remove from the fryer.", "Place on a paper-lined plate and season with salt and pepper.", "Spoon the sauce in the center of the plate.", "Place the rice cakes against each other in the center of the sauce.", "Lay the steak against the rice cakes.", "Garnish with fried herb salad, long chives, chopped chives, yellow peppers, and Essence.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

1182

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 11/4 cup small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon allspice, and more.

Yes, Spicy Seared Tuna with Red Bean Sauce and Fried Herb Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Spicy Seared Tuna with Red Bean Sauce and Fried Herb Salad

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