Five Spice Tuna Tataki Recipes

FIVE-SPICE TUNA

Steps:

• In a large bowl of shallow dish, combine the first six ingredients. Add tuna and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes., Drain tuna, discarding marinade. Place tuna on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3-5 minutes on each side .

ALBACORE TUNA TATAKI

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the zest, dill, chili, coriander, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and thyme.Roll the loin in this spice mixture.In a very hot pan, sear each side of the tuna in the olive oil for 1 minute.Store in the refrigerator.Slice the tuna when read to serve.Serve with fresh herb oil.Source: Jonathan Garnier

TUNA TATAKI

Steps:

• On a shallow plate, mix together the ginger, sesame seeds, and cracked black pepper. Season the tuna with salt.
• Make 1/2-inch deep slices in the tuna, every 1/4- to 1/2-inch or so to make it easier to slice at the end. Roll the tuna in the ginger mixture, pressing lightly so the mixture sticks to the tuna.
• Place a saute pan over high heat. Add the oil and sear the tuna on all sides, about 30 seconds per side. Remove the tuna from the pan and set aside. Deglaze the pan with lime juice. Pour the lime juice over the tuna.
• In a bowl combine the avocado, greens, red onion, and tomato. Toss with some of the Ginger Sauce. Slice the tuna, following the incisions made earlier. Place some of the dressed greens on 4 plates. Top with sliced tuna and drizzle with some more of the Ginger Sauce.
• In a small bowl, combine the shallot, ginger, a few grinds pepper, soy sauce, and lime juice. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and set aside. When ready to serve, whisk thoroughly to combine.

FIVE-SPICE TUNA TATAKI

Steps:

• Roll tuna steaks in cracked black pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in a small nonstick skillet over high heat. Sear tuna for 2 minutes. Turn and sear second side 2 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and thinly slice.
• Mix soy sauce, remaining tablespoon sesame oil, garlic, and five-spice powder together in a small bowl. Serve sliced tuna and spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle with grated daikon radish.

TUNA TATAKI

Steps:

• Roll tuna in cracked black pepper then sear it in very hot cast iron pan without oil, cool down for better slicing.
• Slice tuna very thin, serve with sauce down and garnish with pickled ginger.

FIVE SPICE TUNA TATAKI

Steps:

• Heat a small nonstick skillet over high heat. Sear tuna each side, remove from heat and slice. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, water and 5-spice together and serve sliced tuna with sauce mix on top. Serve daikon radish on side (along with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired).