Tuna fillet with sweet pear garnish

2 servings

15 minutes

Tuna fillet with sweet pear garnish is an exquisite dish of Mediterranean cuisine, combining the tenderness of sea fish and the sweetness of caramelized pear. Grilled tuna with sea salt and black pepper develops an appetizing crust while retaining its juiciness inside. The pear garnish infused with cinnamon, ginger, and orange juice complements the fish with a light fruity tang. The composition is finished with garlic oil that highlights the depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for a fine dining dinner, offering a harmonious blend of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. Served hot as a standalone dish or alongside a light salad.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 821.6
• Proteins: 19.6g
• Fats: 74.3g
• Carbohydrates: 20.4g

Ingredients

• Bonito Tuna Fillet: 160 g
• Garlic oil: 5 tbsp
• Pears: 1 pc
• Butter: 50 g
• Cinnamon sticks: 1 pc
• Cane sugar: 5 g
• Freshly squeezed orange juice: 100 ml
• Extra virgin olive oil: 15 ml
• Sea salt: to taste
• Fresh ginger: 2 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Sprinkle the tuna with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, brush with olive oil, and grill until medium doneness.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bonito Tuna Fillet: 160 g
   • Sea salt:  to taste
   • Fresh ginger: 2 teaspoons
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 15 ml

2. Melt the butter, let it settle, and strain the creamy part (fry with the yellow part of the butter).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g

3. Chop the ginger, add it to the heated oil, and add a cinnamon stick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh ginger: 2 teaspoons
   • Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece

4. Dice the pear, sauté it, pour in orange juice, add sugar, and reduce until the juice thickens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pears: 1 piece
   • Freshly squeezed orange juice: 100 ml
   • Cane sugar: 5 g

5. Brush the tuna with garlic oil when serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic oil: 5 tablespoon