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.
1
Sprinkle the tuna with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, brush with olive oil, and grill until medium doneness.
- Bonito 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).
- Butter: 50 g
3
Chop the ginger, add it to the heated oil, and add a cinnamon stick.
- 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.
- Pears: 1 piece
- Freshly squeezed orange juice: 100 ml
- Cane sugar: 5 g
5
Brush the tuna with garlic oil when serving.
- Garlic butter: 5 tablespoon