Seared Albacore with Everything Bagel Crust
“Fresh albacore, a hard sear, and everything bagel seasoning. It sounds strange until you taste it.”
The albacore bite was on about 40 miles offshore, and my son jumped at the chance to run out. Most of the fish were right around 30 pounds. By the time he got back, coolers were packed and the real work began.
The backyard turned into a late night fillet station. Knives under the lights, fish on ice, and the dog posted up for anything that hit the ground. It went well past dark, but it feels good knowing there is fresh fish for the table and a freezer stocked for later.
The best part of bringing fish home is enjoying some right away and continuing to experiment long after the trip. Albacore is perfect for that. This dish has become one of our standbys. The trick is a jar of everything bagel seasoning: salt, sesame, garlic, onion.
Albacore on ice. The best meals start right here.
What You Need
- Chunk of albacore loin
- Salt and black pepper
- Avocado oil
- Everything bagel seasoning
How It Comes Together
- Season the tuna with salt and pepper, coat lightly in avocado oil, then roll it in everything bagel seasoning.
- Heat a cast iron skillet with a touch of oil over medium high heat.
- Sear for a couple of minutes per side. Keep the center slightly undercooked and do not let the seasoning burn.
- Let it rest before slicing so it cuts cleanly.
Serve it plain, over short grain rice, or with a drizzle of Bachan Japanese BBQ sauce. Simple, clean, and it lets the tuna shine.
Hot sear, rare center, and a little crunch from the seasoning.
Optional, but solid. A quick drizzle of Bachan works well here.
Check out the Tuna Collection for gear inspired by days on the water chasing albacore.
Late night fillet work. The part nobody sees, but it is always worth it.
At Uroko, we respect the ocean that feeds us. Catch what you need, follow the rules, and take care of the water so it continues to give back. If you have a recipe or story to share, send it our way.