Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad
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This sophisticated high-protein dish offers a beautiful balance of sweet and savoury flavours, pairing meaty tuna fillets with a zesty maple and lime glaze. By searing the tuna quickly over a high heat in a frying pan, you achieve a delicate crust while keeping the centre tender and moist. The addition of real maple syrup provides a complex sweetness that cuts through the citrus, creating a restaurant-quality finish that works perfectly for a quick evening meal.
Ideal for a nutritious mid-week dinner or a light weekend lunch, this recipe is as practical as it is impressive. The accompanying pear and potato salad adds a refreshing crispness and essential carbohydrates to fuel your day. Ensure you use high-quality, sustainably sourced tuna and authentic maple syrup rather than imitation varieties for the best flavour and a truly wholesome dining experience.
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Ingredients for Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons maple syrup (see Tip)
Juice of 1 lime
60ml olive oil
Four 170g tuna fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 coriander sprigs
Pear-Potato Salad
Avoid imitation maple-flavoured syrups, which are typically made without any real maple syrup.
How to make Maple-Glazed Tuna with Pear-Potato Salad
Back to contentsWhisk together the mustard, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Set aside.
Season the tuna on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 45ml olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the tuna and cook for 30 seconds on each side.
Remove from the pan and brush both sides of the tuna with the maple-mustard glaze. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with the coriander. Serve with the pear-potato salad.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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29 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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