The pistachio crust on blue fish is a French haute cuisine technique that combines crunchy texture with Mediterranean flavors. Pistachios from Provence are traditionally used in luxury crustaceans and fish. This dish represents the contemporary elegance of the sea on the gastronomic menu.
Mediterranean
Tuna in pistachio crust
Tuna in pistachio crust from France: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- France
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 410 kcal
- Protein 38 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 12 g
- Fat 24 g
- Sodium 480 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Tuna in pistachio crust is a preparation from France with medium difficulty. Reserve about 27 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 12 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 tuna loins of 160 g without skin.
- Have ready: 100 g peeled unsalted pistachios.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs.
- Have ready: 1 beaten egg.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Crush the pistachios with the panko until you obtain a coarse texture.
Grind the pistachios with the panko until you obtain a coarse texture, not a fine powder.
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Spread the tuna loins with mustard
Spread the tuna loins with mustard, dip them in egg and coat them firmly with the pistachio mixture.
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Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and brown…
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the tuna for 2 minutes on each side. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Finish in a preheated oven at 180 C for 4 minutes if desired…
Finish in a preheated oven at 180 C for 4 minutes if you want a medium point in the center. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Prepare a light sauce by mixing cream
Prepare a light sauce by mixing cream, honey, shallot and dill; heat without boiling.
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Serve the tuna cut diagonally with the pistachio sauce and wedges…
Serve the tuna cut diagonally with the pistachio sauce and lemon wedges.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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