Seared Tuna with Salsa Verde

Simply seared tuna steaks served with a zingy, herb-rich salsa verde and fresh lemon wedges for a light meal.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1092.6 kcals 2185.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 6.3 grams 12.6 grams
Fat 101.4 grams 202.8 grams
Protein 41.2 grams 82.4 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tsp
1.5
tbsp
Capers
Finely chopped
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
Juice only
1
piece
Lemon
Cut into wedges for serving
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Sea Salt
For seasoning
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
Leaves only, fresh
1
handful
Mint
Leaves only, fresh
1
handful
Basil
Include stems, fresh
1
handful
Tarragon
Leaves only, fresh
1
piece
Garlic
Clove, crushed to paste
2
sprig
Flat leaf Parsley
For garnish
OilsFats
15
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
For drizzling over tuna
200
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Fruity variety for salsa verde
Seafood
300
g
Tuna Steak
Two 150g steaks
4
piece
Anchovy
Fillets, finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Season the tuna steaks with sea salt and rub in olive oil.
  • Sear the tuna in a hot heavy-based frying pan for 30 seconds per side until browned.
  • Transfer the steaks to a tray and roast in the oven for 1-2 minutes until slightly pink.
  • Whisk the mustard and some olive oil in a bowl, then stir in finely chopped anchovies.
  • Pick the herb leaves and place them on a board with the capers.
  • Finely chop the herbs and capers and add them to the mustard mixture.
  • Crush the garlic with salt into a fine paste and mix into the bowl.
  • Whisk in the remaining olive oil until the sauce reaches a spooning consistency.
  • Stir in the lemon juice immediately before serving to maintain color.
  • Serve the tuna with lemon wedges, salsa verde, and parsley sprigs.