Pan-Seared Tuna with Mushroom Oat Risotto
What Started it all:
Tuna, Mushroom, oats, frying pan
Bloody hell, we're making a dish that'll knock your socks off. This is a high-protein, flavor-packed meal featuring perfectly seared tuna and a creamy mushroom oat risotto. Let's not waste any more time and get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 Tuna steaks
- 200g Mushrooms, sliced
- 200g Rolled oats
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1L Vegetable or chicken stock
- 100ml White wine (optional, but recommended)
- 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Get everything chopped, sliced, and measured. No excuses for being unprepared in my kitchen.
- Cook the risotto base: Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until translucent. If you burn it, start over – no shortcuts here! Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add the oats: Pour in the rolled oats and stir to coat them with the oil and butter. Toast them for about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine, if using, and let it simmer until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Don’t you dare skip this step unless you’re allergic or something!
- Cook the risotto: Gradually add the stock, one ladle at a time, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid before adding more. Stir continuously. This will take about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish the risotto: Once the oats are creamy and cooked through, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prepare the tuna: Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil and butter in a separate frying pan over high heat.
- Sear the tuna: Place the tuna steaks in the hot pan. Sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Do not overcook it, or I’ll personally come over and yell at you!
- Plate the dish: Serve the creamy mushroom oat risotto on a plate, topped with the seared tuna. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
There you have it, a dish that’s packed with flavor and texture. If you’ve managed to follow these instructions without screwing up, you’ll have a meal that’s fit for a king. Now get out there and impress someone with your culinary skills!