Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsL’Autre SaisonSeared Tuna Recipe

Seared Tuna Recipe

Inspired by L’Autre Saison
Time20m
Serves2

served with avocado or asparagus

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Ingredients

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Tuna Preparation

Accompaniments

Method

Tuna Cooking

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Pat the tuna steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds.

  2. 2

    Heat the Pan

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 3

    Sear the Tuna

    Add the tuna steaks to the hot pan and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  4. 4

    Add Soy Sauce

    During the last minute of cooking, drizzle the soy sauce over the tuna steaks. Remove from heat.

Accompaniments Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out. Slice into thin pieces.

  2. 6

    Cook the Asparagus

    In a separate pot, boil water and blanch the asparagus for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and toss with lemon juice.

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