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Seared Sesame Tuna with Roasted Sweet Potato and Rocket and Basil Pesto

Pan-seared sesame-crusted tuna served with buttery roasted sweet potatoes and a fresh rocket and basil pesto.

QuickSeafoodHigh ProteinPestoSweet PotatoTuna

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1184.2 kcals 1184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.8 grams 36.8 grams
Fat 88.4 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 62.5 grams 62.5 grams
Cook Time
12 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Butter
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
1
tbsp
Pine Nuts
toasted
1
handful
Basil
fresh leaves
2
tbsp
Pine Nuts
for pesto
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
dash for rubbing
45
ml
Olive Oil
for pesto
Seafood
200
g
Tuna
good-quality fresh
Vegetables
1
piece
Sweet Potato
peeled and chopped
1
bunch
Wild Rocket

Steps

  • Season the tuna with salt and pepper, rub with olive oil, and coat in sesame seeds.
  • Sear the tuna in a hot frying pan with olive oil for 30 seconds per side.
  • Fry the sweet potato in butter for 10 minutes until golden.
  • Season the potatoes and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
  • Blend the basil, pine nuts, rocket, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
  • Serve the tuna on top of the sweet potatoes and drizzle with pesto.