Everything you need to know about tuna

Everything you need to know about tuna

All About Tuna: A Marine Delight to Savor

Majestic, flavorful, and rich in history… Tuna is the perfect balance between fine dining and respect for nature. Discover everything you need to know about this fish: its various species and how to enjoy it to bring out all its delicious flavors.

Tuna: A Variety of Species for a Variety of Tastes

Tuna is a noble fish that comes in many species, each with its own unique characteristics. Here's a look at the main varieties that delight food lovers:

  • Albacore (White Tuna): With its light, delicate flesh, it's often considered the “king of tunas.” This noble species is the one Groix & Nature uses in its recipes. Its fine texture and subtle flavor make it the perfect ingredient for refined culinary creations.
  • Bluefin Tuna: A noble giant of the ocean, prized for its deep red flesh, especially in sushi and sashimi for an unparalleled taste.
  • Yellowfin Tuna: Recognizable by its pink flesh and golden fins, it’s appreciated for its versatility—whether fresh or canned, it adapts to all your culinary desires.
  • Skipjack Tuna (or Striped-Belly Bonito): Small, tasty, rich in protein and omega-3, it’s ideal for spicy or bold recipes.

Groix Island: A Living Memory of Tuna Fishing

From 1863 to 1979, five canneries on the island of Groix produced the finest Albacore tuna preserves on the Atlantic coast: Romieux, Jégo, Kersaho, Orvoën, and Tristan-Calloch.

These canneries played a key role in over a century of tuna fishing history and were a source of pride for the people of Groix. So much so that the traditional rooster atop the church steeple was replaced… by a tuna!

At the start of the 20th century, Port-Tudy was the leading French tuna fishing port, and the entire island pulsed to the rhythm of Albacore tuna fishing. With over 300 sailing fishing boats called dundees, and even a fishing school, Groix became renowned for tuna fishing, with a large fleet known for venturing far offshore in search of tuna.

Albacore tuna, a true emblem of Groix Island, is at the heart of many recipes developed by Groix & Nature.
This noble fish, known for the finesse of its flesh, is sourced exclusively from Breton fishing grounds, ensuring exceptional traceability and quality. On our island-based production site, the tuna is carefully prepared and delicately smoked over beechwood in our workshop, following traditional artisanal techniques that enhance its aromas. Every step of the process reflects our commitment to highlighting local resources and offering outstanding products.

Discover Our Albacore Tuna Rillettes

Enjoy the smoothness of Albacore tuna cooked with shallots and garlic, perfect on lightly toasted bread or sesame crackers for a gourmet appetizer!

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How to Elevate Tuna in Your Cooking

Tuna is a culinary chameleon. Whether fresh, canned or filleted, it adapts to all your gourmet desires. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of it.

Let's start by differentiating the different types of tuna. There's fresh tuna, ideal for lovers of raw cuisine. Prepare it as a tartare with a drizzle of olive oil and some lemon zest for an explosion of flavors. Or canned tuna, practical and tasty, perfect for salads or quick meals. Last but not least, tuna fillets and their firm texture lend themselves wonderfully to homemade preparations such as savoury tarts or gourmet tartines.

Tuna lends itself to a thousand gourmet combinations, whether you prefer it raw, semi-cooked, grilled or candied. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil or lobster oil, a few drops of lemon juice, or a hint of spices such as Espelette pepper will enhance the taste. Lacking inspiration? Try our must-try recipes:

Makis of albacore tuna and seaweed tartar

A combination of Japanese finesse and Breton flavors. These makis combine flaked tuna, seaweed tartar and vinegared rice in nori sheets.

Tuna wrap

An express, balanced meal: tuna mixed with fromage frais, lemon and spices, rolled in a tortilla with crunchy vegetables for a light treat.

Tuna pâté with salt-wort crust

A Breton specialty: homemade pastry stuffed with pâté des thoniers, samphire and walnuts, baked for a crunchy, tasty starter.

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Blog and recipes to taste

Tasty, fluffy tuna cake recipe. Tasty, fluffy tuna cake recipe.

Tasty, fluffy tuna cake recipe.

Tuna cotriade and its rouille sauce of Mackerel rillettes with Sichuan pepper Tuna cotriade and its rouille sauce of Mackerel rillettes with Sichuan pepper

Tuna cotriade and its rouille sauce of Mackerel rillettes with Sichuan pepper

White Germon Tuna Croque Monsieur with Tomato White Germon Tuna Croque Monsieur with Tomato

White Germon Tuna Croque Monsieur with Tomato

Our supplier at the Lorient fish market : Jean Besnard, Moulin Marée Our supplier at the Lorient fish market : Jean Besnard, Moulin Marée

Our supplier at the Lorient fish market : Jean Besnard, Moulin Marée