Spiced Seared Tuna with Gazpacho Top Chef Recipe Video

Try his amazingly refreshing dish on a hot summer’s day to tantalise your taste buds. This is Tiffany’s recipe from Top Chef season 7 Episode 6.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

For tuna
 Tuna fillet1 Pound
 Fennel seeds2 Tablespoon
 Coriander seeds2 Tablespoon
 Black peppercorns2 Tablespoon
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
For gazpacho
 Tomato juice1 Quart
 Tomatoes2 Cup (32 tbs), diced (assorted)
 Cucumber1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), diced
 Jalapeno1 Small, minced
 Garlic1⁄2 Teaspoon, chopped finely
 Yellow bell pepper1 Large, diced
 Lime1 Medium, juiced
 Red wine vinegar1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Fresh basil1 Tablespoon
 Fresh mint1 Tablespoon
 Olive oil1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste
For serving
 Creme fraiche/Sour cream1 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 840 Calories from Fat 591

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 67 g103%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g49%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 56.3 mg18.8%

Sodium 281.7 mg11.7%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g11%

Dietary Fiber 9.2 g37%

Sugars 11.4 g

Protein 32 g64.1%

Vitamin A 50% Vitamin C 206.2%

Calcium 22.1% Iron 31.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. For making Tuna – toast fennel and coriander seeds and peppercorn.
2. In a blender, combine the seeds and blend it.
3. On a plate, place the tuna pieces and sprinkle salt and ground spices on it.
4. On the tuna, drizzle oil and grill it on all sides. Keep it aside.
5. For making Gazpanzo – In a bowl, combine tomato juice, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, garlic, bell pepper, lime juice, red wine vinegar, basil, mint and olive oil. Whisk it well.
6. Put it in fridge for a while.
7. On a plate, place tuna slices and pour Gazpacho around it.

SERVING
8. Serve with crème fraiche or sour cream.

Editors Review

Are you searching for an amazing dish in summer time? If yes, then you have to make this recipe. The chef adds many spices to the tuna which enhances the flavour. Watch the video as the chef prepares the dish. It will tantalize your taste buds.
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