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.

Quick Seafood High Protein Pesto Sweet Potato Tuna

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1184.2

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

36.8g

per serving

36.8 g total

Fat

88.4g

per serving

88.4 g total

Protein

62.5g

per serving

62.5 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

Butter

NutsSeeds

pinch

Salt

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground

tbsp

Sesame Seeds

tbsp

Pine Nuts

toasted

handful

Basil

fresh leaves

tbsp

Pine Nuts

for pesto

clove

Garlic

peeled

OilsFats

Olive Oil

dash for rubbing

Olive Oil

for pesto

Seafood

200

Tuna

good-quality fresh

Vegetables

piece

Sweet Potato

peeled and chopped

bunch

Wild Rocket

Method

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.