Roast Loin of Yellow Fin Tuna with Parsnip and a Shallot and Black Pepper Sauce

Roast tuna loins served with smooth parsnip purée, crispy parsnip chips, and a rich red wine and shallot reduction.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 605.1 kcals 2420.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 18.1 grams 72.4 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
Sugar
to taste
Dairy
110
ml
250
ml
Double Cream
about 250ml
Liquids
300
ml
150
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
0.75
tsp
Black Peppercorns
coarsely ground
OilsFats
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep fat frying
15
ml
Olive Oil
dash for searing
Seafood
800
g
Yellow Fin Tuna Loin Steaks
4 x 200g steaks, skinless
Vegetables
3
piece
Parsnip
peeled and roughly chopped for purée
1
piece
Parsnip
peeled and shaved into strips for chips
3
piece
Shallot
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the deep-fryer to 180°C and the oven to 210°C.
  • Boil three chopped parsnips in water and milk seasoned with salt and sugar.
  • Simmer for 12 minutes until the parsnips are tender.
  • Drain the parsnips and blend them into a purée using a food processor.
  • Transfer the purée to a pan and stir in cream until smooth.
  • Peel long strips from the remaining parsnip.
  • Fry the parsnip strips until golden, drain, and season with salt.
  • Boil red wine and chopped shallots in a small saucepan.
  • Simmer until the liquid reduces by half, add pepper, and cool.
  • Season the tuna and sear in a frying pan with olive oil.
  • Roast the tuna on a rack in the oven for 3 minutes.
  • Flip the tuna and let it rest in a warm place for 5 minutes.
  • Table each steak diagonally and return to the oven for 30 seconds.
  • Plate the purée, top with tuna, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsnip chips.