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MACADAMIA CRUSTED AHI TUNA

Macadamia Crusted Ahi Tuna image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1(7 to 8-ounce) tuna fillet
Salt and black pepper
1/4 teaspoon olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Pinch thyme and tarragon
2 tablespoons medium chopped macadamia nuts
1 teaspoon very finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon very finely chopped shallots

Steps:

Rub fish with salt and pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the olive oil, thyme, and tarragon. Press 1 tablespoon of the chopped macadamia nuts on each side. Put garlic, shallots, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in saute pan and heat on high until oil bubbles. Carefully place fish in the pan and sear about 15 seconds on each side for rare; 30 seconds on each side for medium rare. If you prefer well done fish, start at a low heat and saute until done. This preparation can be done with mahi mahi or ono too.
Serve with your favorite starch and vegetables.

GRILLED MACADAMIA-CRUSTED TUNA WITH PAPAYA SALSA

Grilled Macadamia-Crusted Tuna with Papaya Salsa image

I recently read about the health benefits of macadamia nuts so I thought I'd share one of my favorite recipes that combines them with grilled tuna. It's a great healthy summer recipe!

Provided by MySensei

Categories Seafood Fish Tuna

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups diced papaya
½ red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon hot chile paste, or to taste
4 (6 ounce) tuna steaks
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

Combine the papaya, onion, and red pepper in a bowl. Add the cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and hot chile paste. Toss to combine, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.
Brush the tuna steaks with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl until smooth. Dip the tuna steaks in the egg, and allow excess egg to run off. Press into the macadamia nuts.
Cook the tuna steaks on the preheated grill to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium. Serve with the papaya salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 219.3 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 124 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

MACADAMIA CRUSTED AHI TUNA

Macadamia Crusted Ahi Tuna image

A recipe from the Pacific Islands. You can use also use mahi mahi or ono, too.

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories Fish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ahi tuna fillets (each about 7 to 8 ounces) - you can also use mahi mahi or ono
salt, for seasoning
black pepper, for seasoning
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried tarragon
1/4 c chopped macadamia nuts
1 Tbsp very finely chopped garlic
1 Tbsp very finely chopped shallots
1 large lemon, cut into 4 wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

1. Season fish with salt and pepper. Rub 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and all of the thyme and tarragon on each tuna fillet. Press chopped macadamias on each side of the fillets.
2. Put garlic, shallots, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in sauté pan and heat on high until oil bubbles. Carefully place fish in the pan and sear about 15 seconds on each side for rare; 30 seconds on each side for medium rare. If you prefer well done fish, start at a low heat and sauté until done.
3. Serve immediately, each serving garnish with a fresh lemon wedge.