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bluefin, yellowfin, albacore, ahi,

它是什么？

There are many varieties of tuna, some as large as 1,500 pounds and others as small as 10 pounds, but all have in common a meaty texture (as opposed to flaky) and are moderate to high in fat.Bluefinis the largest tuna; adult bluefins have a deep red color and a luxurious texture especially prized in sashimi.Yellowfin（也称为AHI）也是高质量的金枪鱼，具有淡粉红色的肉和温和但丰富的风味。Albacore是唯一具有几乎白色肉的金枪鱼。这是罐装金枪鱼中最好的。小薄片是最强的金枪鱼。

How to choose:

The best-tasting tuna (whether bluefin, yellowfin, or albacore) will range in color from deep red to pink. Ideally, tuna will be displayed as a whole loin, and steaks will be cut at your request. If already-cut pieces are all that’s available, look for those that are moist (but not wet or weepy), and shiny. If they look dull and matte, or very brown, then they’re probably old. Another sign of age is “gapping,” when the meat of the muscle starts to separate into flakes. If you’re in doubt about freshness, ask for a smell; the fish should have a fresh sea-air smell, not an overly fishy odor.

Be aware that there’s actually no official definition or government enforcement for fish labeled as sushi- or sashimi-grade. Within the seafood industry, these terms are generally applied to fish that’s very fresh or frozen, making it somewhat safer to eat raw compared with other, less fresh raw fish.

How to prep:

All tuna steaks will have a strip of darker meat running through them. This nutritious meat is perfectly edible but has a strong flavor that many people don’t like. You can cut it out, or better yet, choose steaks with a minimal amount of it.

How to store:

保持新鲜的金枪鱼冷藏并尽快使用。

Cross Reference

canned tuna

Recipes

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  Grilled Tuna with Charred Corn and Watermelon Salsa

  This might look like typical salsa, but—surprise!—it’s made with watermelon. The fresh, sweet flavor of the melon and corn is balanced by minced chile and garlic.

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  Sushi Rice Bowl

  All of your favorite Japanese flavors come together in this bowl.

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  Salade Niçoise

  There’s really no room for inferior ingredients to hide in this salad, so use the best produce and canned tuna you can find; I especially like ventresca-style tuna, which tastes…

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  意大利面

  In this riff on the classic composed salad from the south of France, spaghetti is tossed with seared tuna, green beans, olives, and, of course, ripe tomatoes.

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  Grilled Tuna with Puttanesca Salsa

  The classic ingredients for a puttanesca sauce—tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic—make a briny salsa perfect for fish. The salsa would also be delicious served over grilled bread.

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  Spicy Sesame Tuna Tartare

  比寿司轻的，这种开胃菜具有丝滑的生金枪鱼和松脆的米饭饼干之间的美味对比。您几乎不需要芥末即

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  Spring Niçoise Salad

  This salad is best in spring, when tiny, new potatoes and baby artichokes and beets are available at the market. It comes together quickly if you prepare some of the…

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  Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Warm Tomato, Basil, and Olive Salad

  Searing tuna steaks is lightning-fast; they cook to medium-rare in less than five minutes, and this zesty tomato-olive salad takes only a few minutes more.

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  Olive Oil Poached Tuna with Caper and Olive Vinaigrette

  橄榄油偷猎技术使金枪鱼具有令人难以置信的柔软丝质质地。重要的是要让鱼在偷猎前在室温下静置约一个小时。直接从弗里奇…