Seared Tuna Steaks with Sesame Spinach
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4 tuna steaks
2 red chillies de-seeded and finely chopped
250g baby spinach leaves
220g halved baby plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons of sesame oil
4 tablespoons of olive oil
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
Juice of half a lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

 

 

 

  • Place the tuna into a shallow dish
  • In a small jug, mix together 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and the chopped chillies.  Pour this over the tuna, season with salt and pepper, then set aside for 30 minutes
  • Tip the toasted sesame seeds into a small jug, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, the sesame oil and lime juice, then season to taste
  • In a large bowl combine the spinach and tomatoes.  Add the sesame dressing and toss well together
  • Heat a non stick frying pan until really hot
  • Add the tuna along with any marinade and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking
  • Pile the spinach on to the middle of four plates and top each with the tuna steaks

A Tuna Steaks Recipe is very popular and definitely one of my favourites.  This Seared Tuna Steaks recipe is so simple to make, perfect if your entertaining friends or just fancy a little treat yourself!

 

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