Description

Chef Ralph Fernandez's Seared Tuna recipe has many components, you can find them all from other chef's on the site. Tuna coat in a spice mix then seared off and served with a delicious baby arugula feta and watermelon salad.

Ingredients

• 1  Each 10 Oz. Tuna Loin, 1" x 1"
1
•  As Needed Salt & Pepper
2
•  As Needed Spice Mix
3
• 1  Table Spoon(s) Neutral Oil
4
• 8  Ounce(s) Weight Watermelon, cut into equal sizes as tuna
5
• 4  Ounce(s) Weight Marinated Feta, crumbled
6
• 1  Table Spoon(s) Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
7
• 1  Tea Spoon(s) Aged Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic Reduction
8
• 1/2  Cup(s) Pickled Red Onions
9
• 1/4  Cup(s) Cherry Tomatoes, halved
10
• 1 1/2  Cup(s) Baby Arugula
11

Directions

1. Season tuna with salt and pepper
2. Dredge tuna in spice mix, cover on each side
3. In a saute pan on high heat, add oil
4. Once oil is smoking hot, add tuna and sear quickly on each side, about 5 seconds each side
5. Remove from pan and slice into 3 equal portions
6. Plate up tuna and watermelon
7. Drizzle with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette and balsamic
8. In a seperate bowl, toss together feta with arugula, tomatoes and pickled red onion
9. Place salad over tuna and watermelon
10. Serve and enjoy