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Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe

Ahi Tuna is also known as Yellow Fin, or Big-Eye tuna. It is usually used for sashimi (raw fish) dishes, and perfect for sushi. This recipe utilizes fresh, sushi-grade tuna. When purchasing your seafood for a dish such as this, make sure you are working with a knowledgeable fishmonger.

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Spicy Tuna Tartare with Avocado

Spicy Tuna Tartare with Avocado

I’m a huge fan of all things tuna- and avocado. This is an easy recipe, one that requires no cooking. The tartare may be served as is, on cucumbers, or crostini.

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How to Make Sushi

I can recall when sushi started becoming popular; it was around 15 years ago. People couldn’t get enough of the stuff. It’s unique texture, preparation, and taste intrigued foodies all over the world. I was sure that this “new food” was just a fad- I mean, its labor-intensive preparation, and expensive ingredients (bluefin and yellowfin tuna) would surely make it cost-prohibitive, and stifle its loyal following.

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Bluefin Tuna, Japan

The Japanese people consume over 80% of the world’s bluefin tuna. Over the past several years, private Japanese environmental groups have been trying to have legislation passed restricting the amount of fish that can be pulled from the waters.

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Huge Tuna, Huge Sum

A giant bluefin tuna fetched 16.3 million yen ($177,000) in an auction Tuesday at the world’s largest wholesale fish market in Japan.

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