Seared Tuna with Caviar: A Restaurant Recipe Made Easy

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Seared tuna with caviar is the dish that combines Japanese technique with Russian luxury. Sashimi-grade tuna seared briefly to keep the centre rare, sliced thin, topped with caviar pearls.

Key Takeaways
- Sashimi-grade tuna only
- 30 seconds per side for rare centre
- Sesame crust optional
- 12g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Slice against the grain

Seared tuna with caviar on white plate

The Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 2 sashimi-grade tuna steaks, around 180g each
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 25g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced chives
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Pat tuna dry. Season with salt, pepper.

2. Heat oil in heavy pan over high heat. Add tuna. Sear 30 sec per side for rare centre.

3. Lift onto cutting board. Rest 60 sec.

4. Slice into 1cm-thick pieces against the grain.

5. Plate. Drizzle with soy and sesame oil. Top with 12g caviar per portion. Scatter sesame seeds and chives. Add lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Tips

Sashimi-grade only. Other tuna is unsafe to eat rare.

30 seconds per side for rare. Longer cooks through.

Slice against the grain.

Caviar on top of sliced tuna.

Variations and Pairings

With sesame crust: Press tuna into sesame seeds before searing.

With Beluga: 20g of Beluga XXL per portion.

Wine pairing: A chilled premier cru Chablis or sake.

For more raw seafood, see our tuna tartare with caviar and tuna carpaccio recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sashimi-grade?

Tuna sold for raw consumption. Frozen at -20C for 24+ hours.

Rare or medium?

Rare for tuna at this quality. Medium-cooked tuna is dry and waste.

How much caviar?

12g per portion.

Seared tuna with caviar is one of those mains that proves Japanese technique deserves its luxury reputation. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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