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Poaching Albacore Tuna

Poaching Albacore Tuna

By:Larry's Catch 4.53(2 reviews)

Learn how to poach albacore tuna gently for tender texture, clean flavour, and perfectly moist results using precise low-temperature cooking.

TIME
TIME
9 min
SERVINGS
SERVINGS
3 ppl
DIFFICULTY
DIFFICULTY
Easy
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Ingredients & Materials

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  • Wild Albacore Tuna Half-Loin
  • Water, seafood stock, or light broth (for poaching liquid)
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon slices
  • Optional: fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives)
  • Wide saucepan or shallow pan
  • Slotted spatula or fish spatula
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Pat albacore tuna completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Add water, seafood stock, or a light broth to a wide pan.
  3. Heat liquid gently until it reaches a low simmer (not boiling).
  4. Lightly season tuna with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  5. Place tuna into the liquid in a single layer.
  6. Poach gently for 6–8 minutes depending on thickness (about 8–10 minutes per inch guideline).
  7. Check for doneness — fish should remain slightly translucent in the center.
  8. Remove when internal temperature reaches 115–120°F (46–49°C).
  9. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.

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