Seared Albacore Tuna recipe served on a plate, by Nightingale
Jun 04 2026
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Seared Albacore Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Nightingale
Time30m
Serves2

Leche de tigre, finger lime, cucumber, chili oil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Leche de Tigre

Method

Preparation of Leche de Tigre

1

Make Leche de Tigre

In a blender, combine lime juice, fish stock, garlic, ginger, cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and set aside.

Cooking Tuna

2

Sear the Tuna

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little chili oil. Season the tuna fillets with salt and pepper. Sear the tuna for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until a crust forms but the inside remains rare. Remove from heat and let rest for a minute before slicing.

Assembly

3

Plate the Dish

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. On a plate, arrange the cucumber slices, then add the sliced seared tuna on top. Drizzle with leche de tigre and finish with finger lime pearls and a drizzle of chili oil.