Jul 09 2026
Restaurants360 The Restaurant at the CN TowerSeared Albacore Tuna Recipe

Seared Albacore Tuna Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Radishes, seedless grapes, Vietnamese sweet and spicy fish sauce, cilantro oil

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Ingredients

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Tuna

Salad

Dressing

Cilantro Oil

Method

Prepare Cilantro Oil

  1. 1

    Blend Cilantro Oil

    In a blender, combine cilantro leaves and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and set aside.

Prepare Dressing

  1. 2

    Mix Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and chili flakes until sugar is dissolved.

Prepare Salad

  1. 3

    Prepare Ingredients

    Thinly slice the radishes and halve the grapes. Toss them together in a bowl with chopped cilantro.

Cook Tuna

  1. 4

    Sear Tuna

    Season tuna steaks with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes per side or until browned but still rare inside.

Assemble Dish

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Plate the salad mix and place the seared tuna on top. Drizzle with the dressing and cilantro oil before serving.

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