Source: Anna_shepulova, AdobeStockWant to prepare a real delicacy for dinner? Then try tuna medallions! We're sharing 8 of the best and most proven recipes that definitely won't disappoint you. And if you garnish the dish before serving, it will be just as good as in an expensive restaurant!
1. Baked Tuna Medallions
Source: AdobeStockThe healthiest and simplest cooking method without frying.
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 50 ml olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 tsp fish seasoning, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Season the medallions with salt and pepper, place them in a baking dish, and sprinkle with spices and chopped garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, cover the dish, and bake for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Then flip each medallion and bake for another 8-10 minutes.
2. Grilled Tuna Medallions
Source: AdobeStockEven a regular home grill pan will suffice.
You will need: 400 g tuna medallions, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Italian or Provencal herbs, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Marinate the tuna medallions in olive oil with spices and aromatic herbs for 30 minutes. Then heat a grill pan and sear the medallions for 2-3 minutes on each side. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fish pieces.
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3. Tuna Medallions in Soy Sauce with Rosemary
Source: AdobeStockYou can safely marinate tuna for longer, but always in the refrigerator.
You will need: 4 tuna medallions, 2 sprigs rosemary, 1 lime, soy sauce, spices.
Preparation: Place the medallions in a container on one sprig of rosemary, and add the second sprig on top. Add a few lime slices, and squeeze the juice from the rest of the lime. Mix this juice with spices and soy sauce, pour over the medallions, and marinate for at least 20 minutes. Grill the tuna in a grill pan for about 3 minutes on each side.
4. Tuna Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Marinade
Source: AdobeStockAn exquisite marinade specifically for fish medallions.
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1-2 tsp grainy mustard, salt, ground black pepper, spices to taste.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, lemon juice, grainy mustard, and all spices. Pour the resulting marinade over the medallions and let them sit for 20-30 minutes. Then place the tuna on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Flip the medallions once during cooking.
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5. Tuna Medallions with Chili Pepper in a Pan
Source: AdobeStockAdjust the amount of chili to your taste for desired spiciness.
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tsp lemon juice, salt, ground chili pepper or chili flakes.
Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add the medallions. Season with salt and pepper, then fry them for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drizzle the cooked medallions with lemon juice and serve.
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6. Tuna Medallions in Sesame Seeds
Source: AdobeStockSimply perfect with rice, funchosa, asparagus, or vegetable side dishes.
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp olive oil, 50 g black and white sesame seed mix, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, olive oil, and spices to taste, and marinate the medallions in this mixture for 20-30 minutes. Then thoroughly coat them in sesame seeds and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side in a heated pan.
7. Tuna Medallions in Sour Cream
Source: AdobeStockThe taste of these medallions will surprise you with its sophistication, and the preparation method – with its ease.
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 10 g ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, chili pepper, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Mix oil, sour cream, soy sauce, minced ginger, garlic, and chili. Marinate the tuna medallions for 20-30 minutes in the resulting mixture, then coat them in sesame seeds and fry in a heated pan until cooked through.
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8. Tuna Medallions in Tomato with Wine
Source: AdobeStockAnother original medallion recipe, but now with notes of Italian cuisine!
You will need: 500 g tuna medallions, 200 g tomatoes, 100 g olives, 1/4 cup dry white wine, 1 sprig rosemary, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil.
Preparation: Sear the tuna medallions in a pan with olive oil for 1-2 minutes on each side. Add chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and pour in the dry white wine. Cook for 1 minute uncovered, then for another 3 minutes covered over medium heat. Then flip the medallions, continue to simmer for another 2 minutes, and then add olives, garlic, and rosemary. Heat everything together for 2 minutes uncovered and serve.