Tuna tataki
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Tuna tataki
Description
The recipe for Tuna tataki involves briefly pan-searing sushi-grade yellowfin tuna until just cooked on the outside while preserving a rare interior. The sauce blends soy sauce, orange and lemon juice, mirin, and freshly grated ginger, providing a flavorful complement with a mild tang and gentle spice. Slicing the tuna thin across the grain enhances tenderness and presentation. The quick searing over a high heat oil forms a subtle crust without overcooking the fish.
This dish is often served on a platter or plated individually, drizzled with the citrus-soy sauce. Garnishes like lemon slices or green onions can add color and fresh notes. It works well as a light starter or paired with simple sides to balance its clean flavors.
The notes suggest adding red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeños for heat and incorporating dashi or bonito flakes for extra umami depth. Resting the tuna on lemon slices can boost the citrus aroma. Using a neutral high smoke point oil like peanut oil ensures a quick and even sear without imparting strong flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon mirin
- ¼ teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 ½ tablespoon neutral cooking oil for frying - peanut oil or other high smoke point/flavorless best, generic cooking oil
- ½ lb yellowfin tuna sushi grade ideally in a square/rectangular block
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, mirin and ginger. Set aside.
- If your piece of tuna is wider, cut it into two similar-sized pieces, ideally both square/rectangular ended and even width.
- Warm the oil in a skillet big enough for the piece of tuna over a medium-high heat until it starts to smoke slightly.
- Add the tuna to the pan and cook for no more than around 30-45 seconds each side to sear it. Remove from the pan and set aside a couple minutes.
- Using a very sharp knife, cut the tuna thinly across the grain. Arrange the slices on a larger platter or two plates to serve. Drizzle over the sauce and decorate the plate, if you like eg with slices of lemon, green onions.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce or garnish with sliced jalapeños for a mild spicy kick.
- Including dashi or dried bonito flakes in the sauce enhances umami depth if desired.
- Resting the sliced tuna on lemon slices before serving can increase citrus aroma and flavor.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as peanut or generic cooking oil, to sear the tuna quickly without overwhelming flavors.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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