Tuna Steak, 200-230g

Fresh Tuna Steak 200g is a fresh tuna steak weighing 200 to 230g — a meaty, robust cut that suits bold cooking and confident seasoning. Fresh tuna is unlike canned tuna in every way. In particular, it has a firm, dense, deep-red flesh with a rich, satisfying flavour closer to steak than to fish. As a result, it suits high-heat cooking and benefits from treatment with marinades, spice rubs and strong accompaniments. Furthermore, tuna steak is best served rare to medium-rare — overcooked tuna becomes dry and loses its character entirely.

About Fresh Tuna Steak 200g

We source our fish and seafood from trusted fishmongers and sustainable fisheries across the British Isles and Europe. In particular, we select every species for its quality, provenance and flavour. As a result, the fish we deliver meets the standard of the finest fishmonger. Furthermore, we handle every fish with care from the moment it leaves the water. Our team cuts it to portion, packs it carefully and delivers it chilled in insulated packaging. However, the most important thing is what happens in your kitchen. Fresh fish of genuine quality needs very little. In particular, a hot pan, good butter or olive oil and simple seasoning always beat complicated sauces. Additionally, freshness is everything with fish. A short supply chain from source to door makes all the difference. That is why Fresh Tuna Steak 200g from The Artisan Food Company consistently meets the expectations of the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Fresh Tuna Steak 200g From Us

Cooking fish well is one of the most rewarding skills in the kitchen. However, it is also one that many home cooks find daunting. In contrast to meat, fish needs very little time. Most portions cook in under 10 minutes. As a result, the margin between perfect and overcooked is small. In particular, the single most common mistake is overcooking. Furthermore, fish continues to cook after it leaves the heat. Therefore, pulling it from the pan a moment early is always the right decision. Moreover, a good non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron pan makes an enormous difference. Additionally, patting the portion completely dry before cooking is essential. This gives a clean, golden sear rather than steaming in its own moisture.

How to Cook Fresh Tuna Steak 200g

To get the very best from Fresh Tuna Steak 200g:

• Marinate briefly in soy, sesame oil, ginger and garlic or simply in olive oil, lemon and herbs.
• Sear in a very hot, dry pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side — the centre should remain deep pink.
• However, tuna steak is unforgiving if overcooked — treat it exactly as you would a beef steak and serve rare to medium-rare.
• Furthermore, tuna is outstanding on a hot griddle or barbecue, where the high heat creates excellent caramelisation on the surface.

Perfect Pairings

Fresh Tuna Steak 200g pairs beautifully with:

• A soy, sesame and ginger dressing — the definitive Asian pairing for tuna
• A chilled Provençal rosé, Viognier or a light, fruity Pinot Noir alongside
• Warm Niçoise salad — green beans, olives, capers and hard-boiled egg
• Avocado, wasabi and pickled ginger for a Japanese-inspired serving

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown. Fresh fish is best on the day of delivery or the following day. However, you can freeze it on the day of delivery — wrap tightly in cling film and place in a freezer bag. Furthermore, defrost slowly in the fridge overnight before cooking. Delivered chilled in insulated packaging, ready to cook.

However you cook it, Fresh Tuna Steak 200g delivers the clean, fresh flavour that only properly sourced fish can provide. Moreover, great fish needs very little — the quality speaks for itself.