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September 20: Panko-Crusted Seared Bluefin Tuna With Lemon Mustard Caper Sauce

Chef Robert Corey From The Modern Mexican Group

POSTED: 11:06 am MDT September 20, 2009

For the Tonnato Sauce:

  • 1/6 oz. can Tuna (chunk or solid in olive oil), drained
  • 1 C. Mayonnaise
  • 2 ea. Anchovies with oil
  • 1 lg. clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lemon Grated for the zest
  • 2 T. Fresh lemon juice (from the lemon above)
  • ¼ C. Fruity olive oil
  • ½ t. Salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 T. Capers, drained
  • ¼ C. Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1. Prep and then puree all ingredients.
  • 2. Adjust for salt and lemon juice, to taste.
  • 3. Cover and refrigerate.

    For the Tuna:

  • 1. Fabricate Bluefin Tuna Loin into brick-shaped pieces, 2” X 2” X 4” for two people.
  • 2. Heat heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  • 3. Brush tuna lightly with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with sea salt and white pepper.
  • 4. Roll in panko (Japanese bread crumbs) to coat all sides (except ends).
  • 5. Sear in little grape seed oil in hot pan on all sides. 1 minute per side, or until desired doneness.
  • 6. Remove from pan and allow loin to rest. Slice and arrange on plate with Tonnato Sauce.


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