Tuna with roasted tomato, caper and olive salsa
Prep
05m
Cook
10m
serves
4
Beautifully seared tuna is perfectly complemented by the zesty caper and olive salsa.
Ingredients (10)
- 500g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to brush
- 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons salted baby capers, rinsed, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
- 4 x 180g tuna steaks
- Mixed salad leaves, to serve
- Roasted kipfler potatoes, to serve
Method
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1.Preheat oven to 160°C. Place tomatoes, cut-side up, on a baking paper-lined baking tray and roast for 7-8 minutes until softened. Cool to room temperature.
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2.Whisk lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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3.In a separate bowl, combine roasted tomatoes with olives, capers, parsley and chilli. Gently toss with a little lemon vinaigrette to moisten.
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4.Preheat barbecue or chargrill pan to medium-high heat. Brush tuna with extra oil and season. Cook for 1-2 minutes each side until tuna is lightly charred but rare in the centre.
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5.Divide roasted kipfler potatoes among plates and top with tuna. Toss salsa with remaining vinaigrette, then spoon over tuna to serve.
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