Yield: 4 people
Seared Coriander-Crusted Tuna Loin
Disney Springs Inspired Seared Coriander-Crusted Tuna Loin
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, shoyu, or tamari
- 1/2 tbsp sugar or agave nectar
- zest of a lemon or orange
Tuna Loin
- 1 lb tuna loin
- 1.5 tbsp whole coriander seeds
- grape seed oil, or other high temp oil
Equipment
- 1 mortar and pestle
- 1 large ziplock bag large enough for the tuna loin; for marinating
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 cast iron pan or cast iron plancha
Instructions
- Add the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and stir to mix together well.
- Place the tuna loin and the marinade in a zip lock bag and toss so that the tuna loin is well coated. Let sit for up to 15 minutes.
- While the tuna loin marinates, place the coriander seeds in a mortar and pestle. Gently crush the coriander seeds with the pestle to break the seeds up.
- Once the tuna loin is finished marinating remove from the zip lock bag and place in the large mixing bowl. Cover the tuna loin with the crushed coriander seeds.
- If using the stove top place a cast iron pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium high, turn on any ventilation fan as needed.. If using a grill and cast iron plancha place this on the grill and heat over high heat. The benefit of using the grill is that searing at high heat may cause some smoky conditions.
- Once the pan or plancha are hot drizzle the grape seed oil to coat the cooking surface.
- Place the tuna loin on the pan or plancha and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until all sides are seared with a nice crust. The target is for a medium rare center so take care not to overcook the tuna loin.
- Once all sides have been seared remove the tuna loin to a cutting board.
Let rest for 2-3 minutes and the slice into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Place 3-4 slices on each plate and pair with your favorite side.
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