Olive Oil Poached Tuna: A Simple and Delicious Recipe

Name: Olive Oil Poached Tuna: A Simple and Delicious Recipe
Total time: 1 day 1 hr 20 mins
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) thick-cut ahi tuna steaks; 2 cloves garlic, bruised; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste; 2 cups olive oil, or as needed; sea salt to taste

Tired of regular canned tuna? Experience the superior taste of imported, olive oil-packed tuna. But there's more – elevate your tuna game with this poached tuna recipe featuring garlic and thyme! Gently poaching fresh ahi tuna in olive oil unlocks a world of exceptional flavor and texture. This adaptable recipe allows you to experiment with various herbs and seasonings, tailoring the doneness to your preference. Prepare to indulge in tuna perfection!

Total time1 day 1 hr 20 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield2

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Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) thick-cut ahi tuna steaks
2 cloves garlic, bruised
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 cups olive oil, or as needed
sea salt to taste

Instructions

Let tuna rest at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes.
Combine garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes in a heavy skillet. Pour olive oil into the skillet to reach a depth of 1 inch. Heat oil over medium heat until garlic and thyme begin to sizzle, 5 to 10 minutes.
Place tuna steaks gently in hot oil and reduce heat to low; cook, spooning oil over the top of tuna steaks constantly until white and hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer tuna steaks into a baking dish; pour hot oil and herbs on top. Cool tuna and oil to room temperature.
Wrap the baking dish tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate tuna steaks for 24 hours; remove from oil and sprinkle sea salt on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 608 kcal
Fat Content: 36 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 271 mg
Protein Content: 67 g
Cholesterol Content: 109 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g