Griddled lemon and parsley tuna with romesco salad
Tender tuna steak is seared with lemon and paired with a vibrant Romesco salad featuring roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, and toasted almonds. Crisp ciabatta croutons and smoked paprika add a delightful crunch and warm spice to the dish. Sear the tuna quickly over high heat to keep the centre moist and delicate.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil60 ml
- Garlic6 კბილი
- Red wine vinegar15 ml
Instructions
9 steps- 1
For the romesco salad, preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- 2
Place the peppers onto a baking tray and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are blackened.
- 3
Remove from the oven and place in a plastic sandwich bag. Set aside to steam for five minutes.
- 4
Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the ciabatta for 2-3 minutes, turning frequently, or until crisp all over.
- 5
Carefully peel the peppers to remove all the skin. Place the peppers, ciabatta, tomatoes, almonds and garlic in a large bowl and set aside.
- 6
For the dressing, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, basil, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
- 7
For the griddled lemon and parsley tuna, place the tuna steaks in a medium bowl with the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and parsley.
- 8
Heat a griddle pan, add the tuna steaks and fry on each side for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
- 9
To serve, pour the dressing over the romesco salad and stir until well combined. Spoon the salad onto each of four serving plates and and serve the tuna alongside.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 263 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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