Spiced Seared Tuna with Gazpacho Top Chef Recipe Video
Ingredients
| For tuna | ||
| Tuna fillet | 1 Pound | |
| Fennel seeds | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Coriander seeds | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Black peppercorns | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| For gazpacho | ||
| Tomato juice | 1 Quart | |
| Tomatoes | 2 Cup (32 tbs), diced (assorted) | |
| Cucumber | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), diced | |
| Jalapeno | 1 Small, minced | |
| Garlic | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, chopped finely | |
| Yellow bell pepper | 1 Large, diced | |
| Lime | 1 Medium, juiced | |
| Red wine vinegar | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Fresh basil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Fresh mint | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| For serving | ||
| Creme fraiche/Sour cream | 1 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
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.
