Baja Tuna Steaks Recipes

SPANISH TUNA STEAKS WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic, finely dice 1/2 onion and finely chop a handful of fresh parsley, grab 2 tuna steaks (I bought mine frozen and thawed them out), pat them dry with paper towels and season them with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides
• Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, after 2 minutes add the tuna steaks into the pan, push down on the tuna steaks with a spatula, this will give them that beautiful sear, cook for 90 seconds per side (the thickness of my steaks where 1/2 inch), after a total cooking time of 3 minutes transfer the tuna to a plate and cover with foil paper
• Using the same pan with the same heat add the diced onions and minced garlic and mix with the oil, after 1 minute add 1/2 tsp of sweet smoked paprika and 1/2 tsp of hot smoked paprika, quickly mix it all together and then add a 1/4 cup of white wine and mix, after 2 minutes add a 1/2 cup of tomato puree, season it all with seal salt, freshly cracked black pepper and 1 tbsp of the freshly chopped parsley, mix it all together until well combined and lower the fire to a LOW heat, after simmering for 3 minutes add the tuna steaks back into the pan and coat them with the spicy tomato sauce, after heating the tuna steaks for 2 minutes remove the pan from the heat and serve directly from the pan, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, enjoy!

SAVORY PAN-SEARED TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame oil, molasses, cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl.
• Place tuna steaks in a large resealable bag or airtight container; pour marinade over steaks. Marinate steaks at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Remove steaks from marinade and arrange in the hot pan; gently shake pan to avoid sticking. Cook approximately 1 1/2 minutes and flip. Cook other side until tuna is desired doneness, 1 to 2 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).

BAJA-STYLE AHI TUNA TARTARE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce and lime juice.
• Add the diced tuna, cucumber, capers, sesame seeds, olives and cilantro. Carefully toss to combine.
• Divide the tartare between 4 chilled serving bowls and serve with tostadas.

BAJA TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix all marinade ingredients together.
• Coat the steaks with marinade and cover. Let marinade 1 hour.
• remove the tuna scraping the marinade off. Reserve marinade.
• In a very hot lightly oiled pan sear the tuna steaks 3 minutes each side for a rare center. Do cook longer a well done center.
• Remove, cover set aside.
• Meanwhile in same pan lower heat and stir fry the marinade ingredients for 2 minute, add rum and brown sugar and then simmer for 5 minutes or till completely reduced.
• Slice and serve topped with simmered marinade and guacamole.