Seared Tuna with Orange-Fennel Salad

Albacore, like revenge, is best served cold, or at most lightly seared. Accompanied by a refreshing salad of shaved fennel, green Sicilian olives, and sweet orange segments, dinner or lunch is served quickly and deliciously. A v-slicer or mandoline makes quick work of thinly slicing the fennel and onion.

• 2 (5- to 6-ounce) albacore tuna loins

• 2½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the fish

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1 large navel or blood orange

• 1 small  fennel bulb, trimmed and very thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons fronds reserved

• ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced

• ¼ cup coarsely chopped pitted green Sicilian or castelvetrano olives

• 1 tablespoon  freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves

Pat the fish dry with paper towels and rub generously with olive oil. Sprinkle the coriander and a pinch of salt and pepper all over the fish and pat gently to adhere.

Place a medium nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ½ tablespoon of the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the tuna and sear all over until golden, but not cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest while you prepare the salad. See Pro Tips for grilling directions.

Using a sharp knife, cut the tuna crosswise into ½-inch-thick slices and transfer to plates. Serve the salad alongside.

Fennel, orange, and olives are bold flavors and need a wine to match. Enjoy this dish with either a light-bodied red, like pinot noir, or with a full-bodied white wine such as sémillon.

Add a pinch of smoked hot paprika along with the coriander for smoky flavor and a bit of heat. Or add a pinch teaspoon of minced jalapeño to the salad for bright spice.

To pan-sear the tuna in a cast iron skillet on the grill, preheat the grill and skillet at the same time. Add a bit of oil and sear the tuna on all sides until lightly golden but not cooked through, about 3 minutes. To cook the tuna directly on the grill, preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat and rub the grate with oil. Add the tuna and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred but not cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Filled with many heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and lean proteins, albacore tuna is a nutritional powerhouse.