Seared Tuna Steak with Olive Relish
Pan-seared tuna steaks topped with a bright Mediterranean relish of mixed olives, capers, shallot, parsley, garlic, and lemon.
Instructions
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Step 1
Combine the olives, shallot, capers, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and ½ tsp (3 gr) salt in the mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Let the olive relish stand while preparing and cooking the tuna.
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Step 3
Pat the tuna dry. Coat it with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, then season with the remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt and the black pepper.
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Step 4
Heat the skillet over high heat until thoroughly hot.
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Step 5
Place the tuna steaks in the skillet without crowding them and sear the first side until deeply browned.
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Step 6
Turn the tuna and cook the second side until browned and the center reaches 63°C.
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Step 7
Transfer the tuna to a clean plate and rest it.
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Step 8
Spoon the olive relish over the rested tuna and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep tuna refrigerated until preparation, prevent raw fish and its utensils from contacting ready-to-eat ingredients, and cook the thickest part to 63°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and consume promptly.
Risk factors
- Handling raw tuna
- Potential cross-contamination
- Insufficient internal cooking temperature