Tuna Steak
Seared tuna fillet
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity and citrus notes complement tuna's rich texture.
Champagne
Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the tuna's fattiness.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir's light body and red fruit enhance the meaty flavor of tuna.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's crispness and herbaceous notes pair well with tuna steak.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/salt — bright citrus and salt cut tuna’s fat, lively and classic pairing
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid-forward — bright lime acidity cleanses tuna, light and refreshing
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
bubbles/acid — sparkling, lemony lift cleanses the palate and highlights delicate tuna flavors
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat — ginger spice and lime add zing and cut richness
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid/heat — lime + ginger adds zesty spice and acidity to balance rich, meaty tuna
Martini Glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/acid — basil aromatic complements tuna's clean flavor
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salty — lime and sugar (with optional coarse salt) highlight tuna's umami
Champagne flute • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/sweet — sparkling wine with lemon and honey adds elegance and light sweetness to umami fish
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/herbal — bright citrus with herbal lift, pairs well with seared crust
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/clean — crisp gin + vermouth brings herbal backbone that complements seared tuna
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/clean — simple vodka-lemon keeps things bright and unobtrusive, lets tuna shine
Collins glass • Medium • 5 min
herbal/bubbles — gin, lemon and soda offer herbal lift and effervescence to cut richness
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
floral/acid — elderflower’s floral notes with lemon add a delicate contrast to tuna’s umami
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — citrus-forward and effervescent, light companion to fish