Oven-Baked Albacore Tuna with Lemon & Herbs
Oven-Baked Albacore Tuna with Lemon and Herbs
Albacore portions bake in a single layer with olive oil, herbs and lemon. Prepare the sides first, then check the fish with a thermometer so it comes out of the oven as soon as it is ready.
Serves: 2. Allow about 25–30 minutes with thawed portions; preheating and cooking time vary with the oven and fish thickness.
Ingredients
- 2 albacore portions, 6–8 oz each, of similar thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus a little for the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Optional: a pinch of paprika or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thaw and prepare. Follow package directions for refrigerator thawing, including any instructions about opening or removing wrapping. Pat the portions dry.
- Preheat. Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish that holds the fish in one layer.
- Season. Brush the fish with olive oil. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, then season both sides. Add optional paprika or pepper flakes if desired.
- Bake. Place the portions in the dish with lemon slices. Begin checking around 8 minutes for pieces approximately 1 inch thick, earlier for thinner portions. This is a check point, not a guaranteed finish time.
- Check the center. Continue until the thickest part reaches 145°F internally. Insert the thermometer from the side when that helps reach the center. Check each portion separately.
- Serve. Transfer to plates, spoon over pan juices and finish with parsley. Serve promptly with rice, potatoes or prepared vegetables.
FoodSafety.gov recommends 145°F for fish. Color and a fixed oven time are not substitutes for checking the center. Remove portions when they reach the target rather than leaving them in the oven while finishing side dishes.
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Variations
Use a little lemon zest for more citrus aroma or substitute chopped fresh herbs for the dried seasoning. Melted butter can replace olive oil, adding milk as an allergen. For a soy-ginger version, use a separate marinade recipe and watch for quick browning from sugar.
For an outdoor method, use the grilled albacore recipe. For a smaller appliance, see air fryer albacore; do not copy oven timing directly to an air fryer.
Choosing Albacore
Frozen Albacore Tuna is sold in 5 lb and 10 lb total order options, shipped with dry ice. This recipe uses two portions. Confirm the current cut and piece sizes if you need ready-sized steaks.
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Fresh Whole Albacore Tuna requires preparation and portioning before baking by this method. Confirm the current size and preparation; whole-fish weight is not a boneless-yield estimate.
Serving and Leftovers
Try roasted zucchini, a green salad or lemon rice. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and follow applicable storage instructions. Reheat leftovers to 165°F, as listed in the same FoodSafety.gov guidance.
Read the albacore guide for flavor and format details, or browse the Tuna Collection.
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