yellowfin tuna

eggo · April 2014

Got four large (1.5 inch thick) yellowfin tuna steaks. A friend caught these in the Gulf recently. They were cut and shrink wrapped and frozen.

I have cooked a lot of salmon with great success. My question is, how do I cook the tuna? I thought I might plank them like I do the salmon but need some expert advice on what temp, how long, how to tell when they are done, and any other info. I use the ooze method on the salmon to tell when they are done, will the tuna ooze like the salmon? (ooze = white creamy stuff coming out the top of the salmon when done)

nolaegghead · April 2014

I cook yellowfin steaks frequently. Use a skillet or directly on the grill, hot, and don't cook them past medium rare, rare is better. Don't wash them off, fresh water makes the meat mealy. If they turn out that way, they were probably washed or soaked in fresh water before freezing.

nolaegghead · April 2014

Ignore the ooze, if any, and try using an instant read thermometer to cook the center to around 115-125F, or split it open along the grain and make sure most of the interior is still clear, but warm.

eggo · April 2014

Would you suggest grilling on a plank?

The Cen-Tex Smoker · April 2014

listen to Nola- this is not salmon and if overcooked tastes like tuna from a can. I pan sear mine. here is an example of how I like it.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1145144/seared-ahi-tuna-with-soy-ginger-dipping-sauce-credit-scott-leysath-and-hunt-fish-cook#latest

eggo · April 2014

Wow, looks good.

The Cen-Tex Smoker · April 2014

eggo said:

Wow, looks good.

super easy. 5 min of prep and 3 min of cooking. whatever flavors you like, leave it as rare as you can handle. Fresh tuna gets skunky when you cook it too much so you may as well buy junk if you are going to take it past med rare. If I cook it any more than above, i consider it ruined.

NPHuskerFL · April 2014

@The Cen-Tex Smoker‌ bookmarked your recipe. I'm trying some Ahi Tuna steaks on Saturday. Have you ever just simply c.i. seared w/ EVOO, kosher salt and ground peppercorn?

The Cen-Tex Smoker · April 2014

NPHuskerFL said:

@The Cen-Tex Smoker‌ bookmarked your recipe. I'm trying some Ahi Tuna steaks on Saturday. Have you ever just simply c.i. seared w/ EVOO, kosher salt and ground peppercorn?

no but I do that with white fish (halibut, seabass, swordfish etc) all the time. It's awesome.

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