Panko Crusted Tuna Filets

Panko Crusted Tuna

Tuna Filets (fresh or frozen)
1 orange
Few dash’s of teriyaki or soy sauce
Panko Flakes

Take your frozen tuna filets out of the freezer put them in a plastic container so they can lay flat. Squeeze a fresh orange over top and sprinkle with a few dashes of teriyaki or soy sauce. Put lid put back into fridge. They will be ready to go when you get home from a day’s work.

After several hours the filets should be pretty well thawed if they are still a bit frozen you are ok to continue with the next step.

Sprinkle your cutting board with panko flakes. Take your filets and pat them into the panko. You may have to flip them a few times to really coat them well.

Preheat oven to 350.

Take equal parts butter and olive oil and put into a sauté pan on med heat. Use about one tablespoon of butter and one tablespoon of olive oil per filet. Heat the butter and olive oil until it begins to sizzle add the filets. Let sauté until the edges turn light brown. Flip and repeat on the other side.

Place them on a lightly sprayed baking pan. Place the pan seared filets on the baking sheet and bake until preferred cooking temperature. We like our tune med well they are ready after about 10 minutes.

Tuna Filets $12.00 (for 2)
Orange $.25 (if you have any fresh ginger it would be great to add a little as well)
Panko flakes $2.00 box (panko is a great crusting medium to have on hand; they are similar to potato flakes but much more firm & crunchy. can be found in the oriental/ethnic isle of the grocery)
Olive Oil on hand
Butter on hand
Teriyaki or Soy sauce on hand

PS I have tried this technique with other types of fish and they don't seem to have the same effect. Tuna is worth the expense. Fun & Fancy dining at home!!