'Sushi grade' grade Ahi tuna - cooking advice needed.

Hey,

So, I couldn't resist a chunk of this at my local farmers market a few minutes back. Looked too good to resist.

However, I'm old fashioned enough to need it at least a little cooked.

Any idea from the gurus here? Thanks!

Cheers,
Ian

 

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Is there any any question that isn't answered almost immediately?!

Thanks guys!

I'm not a wasabi fan, so it's currently marinating in a soy & honey mix. Figure I'll turn it over a few times over the next hour or so.

No idea what a 'chimney' is, and was thinking of firing up the BBQ. Get that nice & toasty & as suggested, just kinda 'wave' it over that. Then it occurred to me I have a pretty nice grill plate on the stove top - much less of a PITA than the BBQ - I've got a grill rack that pretty much fits over that. Get that rig nice & toasty & again just kind of 'show' the fish to that. Should put some nice stripes on the thing, & call it done.

Should all be completed ahead of the Warriors & Sharks games later.

I'll report back.
Cheers,
Ian
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The grilling rig on the stove top;

Cheers,
Ian
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I did forget the sesame seeds.

I do have a pack of sunflower seeds though. Thinking about chopping them up instead?

In addition to a nice Caesar salad 1/2 left over from lunch.

Somewhat prompted by the other thread, someone also just gave me 3 avocados. Could certainly chop one or two into the salad, but that doesn't quite seem right. I am wondering if there's any way to 'incorporate' that with the fish?..... Probably be a disaster, but I'm no chef, hence the Q's....

Cheers,
Ian

 

Indeed. Unfortunately, for reasons that need not concern us here, I'm a walker right now & there's nowhere 'in range'.

That's pretty much what I was thinking. Figure I'll slice it up & put it in a 'side dish'. If it works, great, if not, no big deal.

Gotcha, thanks.

I know I can get the grill shown above very hot ahead of time. That's my plan anyway....

I do know not to overcook the thing. Some nice 'sear lines' and I reckon it's done. Unless I completely **** it up, more pix to follow....

Cheers,
Ian

 

Aha! Quick edit there!

That I do have 'in stock'. Good call!

Adding to the marinade as we speak.

Cheers,
Ian

 

Just finished it.... I guess FBB posted as I was cooking/eating. Certainly comments I'll remember next week after I pick up another one!.... It was *good*, but;

- As I suspect is the case with all 'rookies', & despite the advice, I did slightly overcook it. Not badly, but a little.
- The marinade made a great dipping sauce.

Glad I wasn't trying to impress the G/F! (I can do that with steak )

But, overall, for a first attempt, I'm satisfied, and *full*, which I guess is the objective after all! And the dog enjoyed the little overcooked leftovers, so we"re all happy.

Cheers,
Ian
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Yep! Lesson learnt there - my idea of 'racking' it above the grill plate didn't really work - never got hot enough. (Screw the sear lines! ) Took that off & dropped it onto the plate and everything improved really fast.

Live & learn, but again, for a first try I'm happy & will certainly try again next week.

Cheers,
Ian