Olive Oil–Poached Tuna from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Water

Olive Oil–Poached Tuna from The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood: Culinary Treasures from Our Water

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Poaching in olive oil is a delicious way to add flavor and is superior to poaching in water. It keeps the protein moist and succulent. This is excellent served over a salad, such as the Niçoise...

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  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • About 3 cups (720 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons sliced garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 strip lemon zest (about ¾ by 2 inches/2 by 5 cm)
  • 1 pound (455 g) ahi tuna, cut evenly into a slab about 1½ inches (4 cm) thick

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