Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.5 cup

blood orange juice

reduced

0.5 tsp

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1 pinch

kosher salt

to taste

0.5 cup

olive oil

for vinaigrette

3 tbsp

olive oil

for cooking

1 unit

orange

segmented and zested

2 unit

scallions

thinly sliced

0.5 lb

mushroom

sliced

1 pinch

black pepper

to taste

1 unit

radicchio

cut into chunks

2 tbsp

pine nuts

toasted

0.5 cup

fennel

minced

4 unit

tuna steaks

1 pinch

fresh ground black pepper

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Prepare the blood orange vinaigrette.

Step 2
~2 min

Reduce blood orange juice in a pan over high heat by half, then cool.

Step 3
~2 min

Combine reduced orange juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and salt in a bowl.

Step 4
~2 min

Whisk to emulsify, gradually adding olive oil.

Step 5
~2 min

Set the vinaigrette aside.

Step 6
~2 min

Zest an orange and reserve the zest.

Step 7
~2 min

Segment the orange over a bowl, saving both segments and juices.

Step 8
~2 min

Sauté scallions in olive oil until softened.

Step 9
~2 min

Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper; sauté until softened.

Step 10
~2 min

Add radicchio, orange segments, and juice to the mushroom mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Toss until radicchio wilts, then transfer to a platter to keep warm.

Step 12
~2 min

Combine orange zest, pine nuts, and fennel in a small bowl.

Step 13
~2 min

Heat olive oil in a pan until smoking.

Step 14
~2 min

Season tuna steaks with salt and pepper and sear to desired doneness.

Step 15
~2 min

Place tuna steaks on top of the radicchio mixture on the platter.

Step 16
~2 min

Drizzle with blood orange vinaigrette and top with the orange zest mixture.

Step 17
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality tuna steaks for the best flavor.

Do not overcook the tuna; it is best served medium-rare.

Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the vinaigrette.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Asparagus
Roasted Potatoes

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Date Night

Popularity Score

60/100

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