Seared Tuna With Maple Balsamic Sweet Potatoes Recipes

BLACKENED BALSAMIC TUNA STEAKS

Steps:

• Pat dry the ahi tuna steaks with paper towels.
• Place the steaks in a large plastic zip top bag.
• In a small mixing bowl whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, and salt; remove half of the sauce/marinade and transfer it to a small serving bowl. Set it aside.
• Pour the rest of the marinade into the plastic bag with the tuna.
• Close the bag and massage the liquid around to coat the tuna steaks. Let stand 10 minutes. (You can also refrigerate overnight.)
• In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Sprinkle all sides of the tuna steaks with the seasoning mix, pressing down to adhere.
• Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking hot.
• Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the hot skillet.
• Place the tuna steaks in the pan; cook for about 2 minutes per side, for medium rare.
• Transfer the tuna steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice the tuna and serve with the reserved sauce.

TUNA WITH SESAME CRUST AND BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix vinegar and 2 tablespoons water with green onion and ginger in a bowl. Place tuna in mixture, and marinate about an hour.
• To cook, remove tuna from marinade; set marinade aside. Press sesame seeds into both sides of tuna. Heat nonstick pan to medium, and add oil. Quickly sear tuna on both sides, just a couple of minutes -- seeds brown quickly. Remove tuna from pan, pour in reserved marinade, and bring to a boil. Pour over tuna, and serve.

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).

SEARED TUNA WITH SWEET BALSAMIC ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sprinkle with sugar.
• Sautee about 10 minutes, until light brown and soft.
• Season with salt and pepper, and add the red wine vinegar. Cook 1-2 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates.
• Add balsamic vinegar and cook for about 30 seconds.
• Transfer to a bowl.
• Wipe out pan and set over medium high heat, and add 1 tablespoon oil.
• Season the tuna with salt and pepper.
• When oil is hot, add the tuna steaks and sear for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side for rare.
• Top each tuna steak with 1/4 of the onion and garnish with chopped parsley.