Seared - definition

[pinkerbell]

I have seen the term "seared" used on some of the menus, Coral Reef, Concorse Steak . At first I though it meant not cooked all the way through, for fish, but then I saw it for chicken too, Le Celliar. Can someone help me understand these terms?
Thanks

 

[Soubrette]

I understand "seared" as a very hot pan fry that leaves a brownish crust (usually with some fresh herbs or spices) on the meat. With fish, they generally leave the center just warm, but something like chicken they would make sure was cooked throughout.

 

[pumba]

SEARED I think means that it is cooked fast to seal in the juices and then it can be finished off in an oven. Some foods are seared and then served that way....Like tuna or some types of beef.....but the beef can be seared and then cooked to your desire .... chicken would be cooked all the way thru.....

 

[pinkerbell]

I love fish, but do prefer it cooked all the way through... Do I need to state this when ordering?
anyone have any experiences with the seared dishes at these resturants before?

 

[chasgoose]

I love fish, but do prefer it cooked all the way through... Do I need to state this when ordering?
anyone have any experiences with the seared dishes at these resturants before?

If you see a seared fish dish (esp. tuna of some kind) on a menu that means it won't be served cooked through and you should ask for them to make it differently if you want that changed.

 

[prncess674]

If you are going to order fish don't order tuna. Cooking quality sashimi grade tuna all the way through is just a waste of a good expensive piece of tuna. it ruins all the flavor and puts it on par with Starkist.

 

[Leota]

If you are going to order fish don't order tuna. Cooking quality sashimi grade tuna all the way through is just a waste of a good expensive piece of tuna. it ruins all the flavor and puts it on par with Starkist.

I couldn't agree more.

BTW - I am having a sesame crusted seared Tuna steak for lunch as we "speak". Yummy!

 

[QueueCT]

SEARED I think means that it is cooked fast to seal in the juices and then it can be finished off in an oven. Some foods are seared and then served that way....Like tuna or some types of beef.....but the beef can be seared and then cooked to your desire .... chicken would be cooked all the way thru.....

Not to be picky but searing meat does NOT seal the juices in. It does, however form a crust that is more flavorful and more visually attractive. I know that many folks will disagree with the first sentence so please refer to Harold McGee, an excellent food scientist, and his book On Food and Cooking

 

[kelleigh1]

If you are going to order fish don't order tuna. Cooking quality sashimi grade tuna all the way through is just a waste of a good expensive piece of tuna. it ruins all the flavor and puts it on par with Starkist.

The thought of cooking sashimi grade tuna all the way through makes me want to cry.

 

[Inkmahm]

I love scallops but have learned not to order them if they are listed as "seared" as I like my seafood cooked,not just warm in the center