Rare Tuna Confit

Published August 3, 1999

Total Time
5 minutes
Rating
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Amanda Hesser

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2 10-ounce sushi grade tuna steaks, 1-inch thick

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 cups extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 15 black peppercorns

  • 1 star anise

  • 2 cloves

  • 3 sprigs thyme

  • 4 cloves garlic

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

3 grams carbs; 55 milligrams cholesterol; 1122 calories; 79 grams monosaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 109 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 598 milligrams sodium; 35 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Place in a heatproof container, just large enough to fit steaks in a single layer. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat remaining ingredients until garlic cloves begin to turn golden brown. Pour mixture over tuna; it should cover the fish.

  2. Step 2

    Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. To serve, thinly slice the tuna and lay over dressed salad greens.

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I love the simplicity of this method. I’ve tried others that call for using a candy thermometer for the oil temp. This is easier and more delicious. Great with salad or with large beans Italian style.

This is as easy as it sounds, and delicious. I sliced it thin and served it over hand-torn little gem lettuce, with a basil-anchovy lemon vinaigrette. Delicious.

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Adapted from La Fourchette

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