I’ve had tuna fillets for some weeks now and never know what to do or have with them. A few nights ago, I was inspired by one of my many recipe books and decided I’d cook them up for Mr. Boyfriend and I. They turned out absolutely deeeelish, slightly crisp and full of flavor. We ended up eating them on a bed of leafy red lettuce, with tons of veggies on top. For dressing, I used the juice from a lemon and reduced some balsamic vinegar with red onions for a nice sweet flavor.
First, I marinated the fillets in some soy sauce, with a bit of sea salt and and ground pepper.
While the fillets were marinating, I rinsed some fresh read leaf lettuce, and chopped some onion, tomato, avocado, and olives.
Instead of chopping the lettuce leaves, I left them whole, almost like a wedge salad. After the salad was prepared and plated, I seared the tuna steaks. Depending on how you like them, the time will vary for each side. 1-2 minutes for very rare, 3-5 for medium, and so on. Mr. Boyfriend likes his medium-well, so we seared ours for about five minutes.
After the steaks were seared, I placed them abed the leafy salad and drizzling the balsamic reduction on top. Lastly, I gave the lemon a nice squeeze.
The tuna was cooked perfectly, with a nice soy flavor and crisp that was even better with the sweet reduction of the balsamic.
Such a simple meal, but so delicious. I encourage you to try it – and let me know how it turns out 🙂
HAPPY MONDAY, loves!
XXXO
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looks ridiculously delicious! i was just saying to my boyfriend how we don’t eat enough fish because i’m afraid of cooking it, haha. but you just boosted my confidence, making it look easy and super delicious.
-Kendall
looks yummy and healthy! i love any salad with avocado.
Soooo yummi!
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Wow, I wish I had that dish right now! Looks delish. Need to try this, for sure.
Looks incredibly delicious! I love avocados in my salad. -xxoo
I don’t even like tuna but this looks amazing! I’m reading this on an empty stomach- so very dangerous 🙂 Like I said this looks very yummy and actually doable- thanks for sharing.
When I try this (probably tomorrow!) I’ll definitely let you know how it goes!
xx
I can personally say this was delicious. Photo cred: Style Activist 🙂 🙂
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One work, YUM! That looks so amazing! It makes me make to make it right this minute!!
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Petchie
ew yummyyyy
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Soy and tuna are the perfect combo. I actually made a glaze for salmon with soy sauce and maple syrup. I know it sounds bizarre, but it was so delicious!
Looks absolutely delicious and SO flavorful!! Thanks for sharing love! Great pictures of it too 😉
Hope y’all have a great night!
xoxo
YUM! This dish looks beyond delicious!!!
looks yummy!!!!!!!!!!!
x Melody
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I have got to try cooking a tuna steak like that – it looks AMAZING! Your recipe/food posts are great… all of them are, really :o)