Source: gastrobarmoscow.ruTuna is great on its own, but it's much more interesting to create new dishes with it. We've gathered 20 of the best recipes for deliciously preparing tuna. In this collection, you'll find options for both fresh fish and canned tuna!
1. Tuna Steak
Source: zen.yandex.ruLet's start with the simplest – how to cook a perfect fish steak!
You will need: 800 g tuna fillet, 2 tbsp olive oil, black ground pepper, coarse sea salt.
Preparation: Slice the tuna into steaks about 2 cm thick. Brush each with olive oil and season. On a hot grill pan, sear the tuna for 2-4 minutes on each side. If using a non-stick pan, grease it with oil.
2. Tuna with Lemon and Herbs in the Oven
Source: natali-wonderland.blogspot.comA whole fish must first be cleaned and washed.
You will need: 1 tuna, 1/2 lemon, half a bunch of herbs, sea salt.
Preparation: Make incisions on the fish and insert lemon half-slices into them. Place the remaining lemon and herbs inside the fish cavity. Transfer the tuna to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Tuna with Sour Cream Sauce in the Oven
Source: jam-bakery.ruFrozen fish must be thawed first.
You will need: 1.3 kg tuna, 4 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp chopped dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Clean and gut the tuna, then rub it with spices inside and out. Mix the sour cream with the other ingredients and coat the fish thoroughly with the sauce. Wrap it in foil, refrigerate for 30 minutes, then bake for an hour at 160 degrees Celsius.
4. Tuna with Eggplant
Source: cosmo.ruA beautiful and delicious recipe with oriental notes.
You will need: 800 g tuna, 700 g eggplant, 70 ml rice vinegar, 3 tbsp sesame oil, 2 cm ginger root.
Preparation: Mix grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and marinate the tuna in it. Slice the eggplants into thin rounds and arrange them on a rack. Place the fish pieces next to them and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes on each side.
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5. Baked Tuna with Olives
Source: pinterest.ruSoft and juicy fish will delight guests and family.
You will need: 2 tuna steaks, 100 ml olive oil, 200 g canned tomatoes, 0.5 can black olives, 0.5 can green olives, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Rub the fish with oil and spices, place in a baking dish, and sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Mash the tomatoes with a fork and spread them over the fish, then top with finely chopped black and green olives. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Tuna in Soy-Honey Sauce
Source: thespruceeats.comThe unusual sweetish taste perfectly complements tuna.
You will need: 1 tuna, 1 lemon, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Mix lemon juice, soy sauce, and honey, and marinate the cleaned fish in it for half an hour. Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes covered with foil, then flip and bake until done.
7. Tuna with Broccoli in Cream
Source: thespruceeats.comThe creamy garlic sauce effectively highlights the fish.
You will need: 500 g tuna, 300 ml cream, 500 g broccoli, 2 tbsp capers, 3 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Clean the tuna and cut the fillet into small pieces. Roll them in spices, and mix with a couple of tablespoons of zest, half the lemon juice, capers, and garlic. After half an hour, pour cream over the fish, add broccoli, and simmer everything together over low heat for 20 minutes.
8. Tuna and Tomato Salad
Source: gp5-sochi.ruThis recipe uses canned tuna, but you can also use baked tuna.
You will need: 150 g tuna, 3 eggs, 200 g tomatoes, 50 g red onion, 100 g salad greens, 30 ml olive oil, 10 ml apple cider vinegar, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Slice the onion into feathers, and the tomatoes and boiled eggs into thin wedges. Add the salad greens and arbitrarily shredded tuna. For the dressing, mix oil, vinegar, chopped herbs, and spices.
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9. Pasta with Tuna and Spinach
Source: idealrecept.comFor a beautiful presentation, you can also use green pasta.
You will need: 500 g pasta, 2 cans canned tuna, 500 g spinach, 300 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Cook the pasta, then finely chop the spinach and sauté it in a pan. Add the tuna, bring to a boil, and pour in the cream. Season the sauce, stir, and add the pasta.
10. Tuna with Potatoes and Tomatoes
Source: kareliyanews.mirtesen.ruTuna in any form will work!
You will need: 250 g tuna, 6 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 1 egg, 70 g hard cheese, 30 g butter, 100 ml sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Sauté chopped onion and grated carrot in butter. Slice potatoes and tomatoes, and mix sour cream with grated cheese, egg, and spices. Layer potatoes, tuna, sautéed vegetables, potatoes, and tomatoes, pour the sauce over, and bake for 30-40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius, covered with foil.
11. Tuna and Bean Salad
Source: attuale.ruThis recipe is very popular in Italy and Portugal.
You will need: 340 g canned tuna, 1 can canned beans, 10 cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, half a bunch of green onions, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Quarter the cherry tomatoes, arbitrarily shred the tuna, and finely chop the green onions. Add the beans, and dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
12. Tuna with Pear
Source: vtorueblyda.ruFor an elegant touch, top with a piece of blue cheese.
You will need: 2 tuna steaks, 50 ml olive oil, 100 ml orange juice, 150 ml dry white wine, 1 pear, spices.
Preparation: Marinate the tuna in a mixture of oil, juice, and 100 ml wine with spices for 2 hours. Bake the steaks in foil for 10 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Slice them, sprinkle with spices, arrange thin pear slices on top, drizzle with the remaining wine, and bake for another 5 minutes until done.
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13. Tuna and Potato Salad
Source: food.inmyroom.ruA hearty variation on Niçoise salad with tuna steak.
You will need: 600 g tuna, 600 g potatoes, 3 eggs, 250 g lettuce, 250 g green beans, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 100 g black olives, garlic, 1 tbsp each lemon juice, wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, 600 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes, green beans, and eggs until cooked. Slice the tuna into steaks, roll them in spices, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side. Roughly chop all ingredients and pour over the salad dressing made from oil, spices, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice.
14. Tuna with Onions and Carrots in a Pan
Source: idealrecept.comA delicious stewed dish made from fresh fish.
You will need: 1 tuna, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 40 ml olive oil, 2 tbsp sour cream, 300 ml water, spices, green onions.
Preparation: Grate the carrot, finely chop the onion, and sauté until golden. Arrange small tuna slices on top and pour in water with sour cream and spices. Simmer covered until the fish is cooked, then sprinkle with green onions.
15. Tuna and Corn Salad
Source: zen.yandex.ruA quick homemade recipe with simple ingredients.
You will need: 1 can canned tuna, 4 pickled cucumbers, 200 g corn, 1 onion, 4 eggs, mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Boil the eggs and finely dice all ingredients. Mash the tuna with a fork, add corn, season the salad, and dress with mayonnaise.
16. Tuna with Vegetables in the Oven
Source: vk.comFor a full flavor, season the dish with aromatic herbs.
You will need: 900 g tuna, 2 tomatoes, 2 potatoes, 1 bell pepper, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 150 g green beans, garlic, herbs, 1 tbsp wine vinegar, spices.
Preparation: Arbitrarily chop all vegetables, place them in a baking dish, and drizzle with oil and spices. Arrange tuna pieces, garlic cloves, and chopped herbs on top. Drizzle with vinegar and bake everything together for half an hour at 200 degrees Celsius.
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17. Pasta with Tuna and Wine
Source: 2spaghetti.ruA light yet very refined recipe.
You will need: 150 g tuna, 400 g tomatoes, 350 g pasta, 50 g hard cheese, 25 g butter, a pinch of sugar, 5 tbsp white wine, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cook the pasta and rinse with cold water. Sauté chopped onion with garlic for 5 minutes. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook for the same amount of time. After that, pour in the wine, season, and add sugar. After 15 minutes, add tuna and grated cheese to the ingredients, and after another couple of minutes, mix everything with the pasta.
18. Tuna in Sesame Crust
Source: vkusvill.ruIt's best to use two types of sesame seeds – regular and black.
You will need: 500 g tuna, 3 tbsp each rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, 8 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Slice the tuna fillet into pieces 2-3 cm thick. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a tablespoon of sesame oil, marinate the fish, and leave for half an hour. Roll it in sesame seeds on all sides and sear for 2 minutes on each side.
19. Tuna Soup
Source: legkovmeste.ruA quick fish soup that cooks in just half an hour.
You will need: 1 can tuna, 2 liters water, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tomato, 4 tbsp rice, spices, 3 potatoes, 1 bunch of herbs.
Preparation: Dice the potatoes and put them to boil. Finely chop the onion and tomato, grate the carrot, and make a quick sauté with them. Add spices, simmer everything together, and add to the potatoes. Also add rinsed rice, and cook for 10 minutes. After that, add the tuna, cook for another 10 minutes, and finally season the soup with herbs.
20. Tuna and Avocado Salad
Source: homeavocado.ruA light and healthy dish from the arsenal of healthy eating recipes.
You will need: 200 g tuna, 100 g cherry tomatoes, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber, 300 g salad greens, 2 tbsp each olive oil and lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Slice tomatoes and avocado into wedges, cucumber into sticks, and tear the greens slightly. Add tuna to the salad, season, and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.