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The Reason Gordon Ramsay's Seared Tuna Is Bursting With Flavor By Cassie Womack Dec. 1, 2025 2:00 pm EST

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Flavor balance is key to crafting complex, expertly seasoned food. You have to be able to grasp how the five flavor elements — sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and umami — react with each other and with your ingredients. Food Network star Gordon Ramsay illustrated his grasp of the technique in a demonstration for Masterclass: The Michelin-starred chef and veteran television host seasoned seared tuna steaks with a bright burst of lime .

Tuna and lime are a popular pairing. Ramsay's citrus-forward seafood recipe is reminiscent of ceviche, an iconic Peruvian dish involving fresh seafood mari

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