Hr Spicy Tuna Recipe
Tuna topped with spicy aioli, sriracha and green onions
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Ingredients
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Tuna Preparation
Spicy Aioli
Garnish
Method
Tuna Preparation
- 1
Season the Tuna
Pat the fresh tuna steaks dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of the tuna and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Tuna
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned tuna steaks. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or cook to your preferred doneness. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
Spicy Aioli
- 3
Make the Aioli
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Adjust the sriracha to taste for desired spiciness.
Garnish
- 4
Prepare the Garnish
Finely chop the green onions. Set aside for garnishing the tuna.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Slice the rested tuna steaks into thick slices and arrange them on a serving plate. Top each piece with a generous dollop of spicy aioli, a sprinkle of chopped green onions, and drizzle with additional sriracha sauce to taste.
