This Month’s Recipes: Albacore Tuna

This firm, mild-flavored fish is best grilled or sautéed until seared on the outside but still rare on the inside. It’s also delicious raw. Olive oil and Mediterranean seasonings are natural complements, as are ginger and soy sauce.

Troll- or pole-and-line-caught albacore tuna from the U.S. Pacific and British Columbia is on the Seafood Watch green, “Best Choices” list.

Albacore Tuna with Cucumber, Orange and Mint Relish, by Kristine Kidd

Seared Albacore Tuna with Wilted Spinach, by Michel Nischan