Seared Tuna Bites Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 pieces

  • Calories

    29 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Seared Tuna Bites Recipe

I've been making these seared tuna bites for years, and despite their elegance, they're surprisingly easy to make. I'll share six tips to ensure your seared tuna bites come out perfectly, every time! Get ready to impress.

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Ingredients

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Tapenade

  • 10 Manzanilla olives finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon capers minced
  • 1 teaspoon EACH: lemon juice and sherry vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 2 anchovy fillets minced
  • 3 basil leaves minced

Seared Tuna Bites

  • 6 ounces sushi-grade, Pacific Albacore tuna steak
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 12 cucumber slices
  • Small basil leaves and black pepper to garnish
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Instructions

  1. To make the tapenade, mix the olives, capers, lemon juice, sherry vinegar, thyme, anchovies, and minced basil in a small bowl.
  2. Place a cast iron pan over high heat and let it heat until VERY hot.
  3. While the pan is heating, season both sides of the tuna with pepper and salt. Just before adding the tuna to the pan, pour the oil into the center of the pan and place the tuna on top. Sear for 1 ½ minutes then flip over and sear for 1 ½ minutes more. Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then slice into 12 pieces.
  4. Place one piece of tuna on top of each cucumber slice, top with some tapenade, a little basil leaf, and some black pepper.

Notes

  • Note 1: I love using these manzanilla olives from Spain. If you can't find them, use another buttery green olive. 
  • Note 2: If you use a different olive variety and they have pits, make sure to remove them before mincing the olive meat. 
  • Note 3: If you don't have sherry vinegar, substitute with apple cider vinegar or champagne vinegar. 
  • Note 4: This seared tuna can be assembled a few hours in advance and kept in your fridge until you are ready to serve it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 seared tuna tapenade bite Calories 29kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 49mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 seared tuna tapenade bite
Calories 29kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 49mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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