Bobby Flays Tuna Steak Food

GRILLED AHI TUNA "SASHIMI" STRIPS WITH MIZUNA AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Brush steaks with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 1 minute on each side (just to obtain grill marks) Remove and slice each steak into 8 slices.
• Place 1 cup of mizuna on each plate. Divide avocado and tomatoes among plates. Drizzle with the wasabi vinaigrette.
• Whisk together all ingredients until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste

TUNA AND AVOCADO TARTARE TOSTADA

Steps:

• For the tortillas: Heat the oil in a heavy, high-sided pan to 350 degrees F. Fry the tortilla pieces a few at a time until lightly golden brown and crisp. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.
• For the avocado butter: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• For the tartare: Combine tuna, mustard oil, olive oil, capers, chipotle, cilantro, and green onion in a large bowl. Gently fold in the avocado and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place each of the fried tortilla pieces on a plate and spread with a small dollop of the avocado butter. Top the butter with some of the tuna tartare. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

PERFECTLY GRILLED STEAK

Steps:

• About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and let sit, covered, at room temperature.
• Heat your grill to high. Brush the steaks on both sides with oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Place the steaks on the grill and cook until golden brown and slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steaks over and continue to grill 3 to 5 minutes for medium-rare (an internal temperature of 135 degrees F), 5 to 7 minutes for medium (140 degrees F) or 8 to 10 minutes for medium-well (150 degrees F).
• Transfer the steaks to a cutting board or platter, tent loosely with foil and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

TUNA BURGERS WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE

Steps:

• To prepare the glaze:
• Combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, ginger, soy sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the volume is reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Add the ketchup and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lime juice, and white pepper.
• To prepare the burgers:
• Shape the ground tuna firmly into 4 round uniform patties about 1 1/2inches thick. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. (The burgers must be very cold to hold their shape when cooking) Brush both sides of the burgers lightly with the pineapple glaze and season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Cook the burgers, basting often with the glaze until cooked to desired doneness

BOBBY'S WORLD FAMOUS STEAK RUB FROM MESA, BAR AMERICAIN AND BF STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients. Store rub in a container with a tight fitting lid in a cool, dark, place.

GRILLED TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES WITH LEMON-HABANERO MAYONNAISE AND WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Place lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to boil on the grates of the grill. Cook until reduced to 1/2 cup. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly. Leave grill on high heat.
• Place lemon syrup, habanero, lemon zest, and mayonnaise in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and transfer to a large bowl. Add the onions, celery, and parsley and set aside.
• Brush tuna with oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill for 3 minutes per side or until slightly charred and cooked to medium doneness. Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes before cutting into small dice or flaking with a fork. Add the flaked tuna to the mayonnaise mixture and gently mix until combined. Divide the tuna salad among 4 slices of bread. Top the salad with a few sprigs of watercress and top with the remaining bread.

GRILLED TUNA WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS, CINNAMON AND MINT

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the onions, sugar, cinnamon and red pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes. Stir in a few tablespoons of water and the vinegar. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mint and chopped parsley just before serving.
• Heat the grill to high for direct grilling. Brush the tuna on both sides with the canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the tuna until golden brown and slightly charred on both sides and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 2 minutes each side.
• Slice the tuna steaks thickly across the grain and shingle them on a serving platter. Spoon the onion mixture down the center. Keep at room temperature about 15 minutes before serving.