Seared Yellowfin Tina
(Serves 4)Courtesy of Chef Scott Maki of Rambla Seared Yellowfin Tuna with fennel, olives, and oranges4 oz. yellowfin tuna (thick cut)6 pieces green pitted olives4 oz. shaved fennel8 orange Supremes5 thin slices red onion1 oz. olive oil1 oz. orange juiceparsley and piquillo pepper for garnish
Season the thick block of tuna with salt and pepper and sear briefly on all sides in a hot sauté pan with olive oil, leaving the tuna very rare in the center. Set aside to cool. In a bowl mix the shaved fennel, orange segments, olives, olive oil, orange juice, and onion slices, season with salt and pepper, and arrange on a serving plate. Garnish plate with chopped parsley and sliced piquillo peppers. Once the tuna has cooled, slice it into ¼-inch slices and top the fennel salad with the slices, sprinkle a little sea salt on the tuna if desired, and serve immediately.








