Roasted Tuna with Okra
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just under an hour and tastes like something you'd order at a fancy restaurant. I've fallen in love with pairing meaty ahi tuna with tender roasted okra, a vegetable that's packed with fiber and so good for digestion when prepared this way. The combination of garlic, lemon, and fresh thyme creates this beautiful Mediterranean flavor that makes the tuna absolutely sing. Best part? You probably have most of these ingredients in your pantry already, so it won't break the bank.
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Ingredients
- 4 filletsahi tuna steaks(6 oz each, about 1.5 inches thick)
- ½ kgfresh okra(trimmed and halved lengthwise)
- 5 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 3 tbsplemon juice(fresh squeezed)
- 2 tbspdry white wine
- 1½ tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper(freshly ground)
- ½ tspsmoked paprika
- 2 tbspfresh thyme(chopped)
- ¼ tspred pepper flakes
- 2 tbspsesame seeds(for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss okra with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the salt, pepper, and paprika on a baking sheet. Spread in single layer and roast for 20 minutes until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.
Tip: Cut okra uniformly so pieces cook evenly and develop a nice crust.
- 2
While okra roasts, prepare the glaze by whisking together 2 tbsp lemon juice, white wine, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl.
Tip: The glaze can be made ahead and kept at room temperature.
- 3
Pat tuna steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with remaining salt, pepper, and fresh thyme.
Tip: Dry tuna ensures a proper sear and helps the crust form beautifully.
- 4
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Sear tuna for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
Tip: Don't move the tuna while searing—let it develop a golden crust before flipping.
- 5
Remove tuna from skillet and immediately brush with the prepared garlic-lemon glaze on both sides.
Tip: Apply glaze while tuna is still hot for better flavor absorption.
- 6
Arrange roasted okra on serving plates and place a tuna steak beside it. Drizzle remaining glaze over the okra and sprinkle sesame seeds over the entire plate.
Tip: Serve immediately while tuna is warm for the best texture and flavor.
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