Seared tuna steak

Name: Seared tuna steak
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Ingredients: 3 large lemons; 1 tbsp caster sugar,; 1 finely sliced seeded long red chilli; 1/2 cup torn mint leaves; salt and pepper; 4 x 180g tuna steaks; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 cups watercress sprigs

Lynne Mullins

October 18, 2011

Ten minute dinner: tuna steak.Natalie Boog

Time:< 30 minsServes:4

Time is precious, especially midweek. Some people just don't want to spend hours in the kitchen after a busy day, so here's a great (and healthy) dinner that will be on the table in minutes. All ingredients are readily available.

Ingredients

3 large lemons
1 tbsp caster sugar,
1 finely sliced seeded long red chilli
1/2 cup torn mint leaves
salt and pepper
4 x 180g tuna steaks
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cups watercress sprigs

Method

Peel 3 large lemons, cut away pith and cut between each membrane to remove segments. Cut each segment in half and place in a bowl with 1 tbsp castor sugar, 1 finely sliced seeded long red chilli, 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, salt and pepper.
Brush 4 x 180g tuna steaks with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sear in a non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side or until cooked as desired.
Toss 4 cups watercress sprigs in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and divide evenly between four serving plates.
To serve: Place tuna steaks on watercress and top with lemon salad. Serve with chunky chips.