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Pan-Seared Tuna with Fresh Herb Capellini and Sun-Kissed Tomato & Olive Confit

Pan-Seared Tuna with Fresh Herb Capellini and Sun-Kissed Tomato & Olive Confit

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Tuna Steaks150 g
Capellini Pasta80 g
Cherry Tomatoes150 g
Kalamata Olives25 g
Garlic1 clove
Fresh Oregano3.8 g
Fresh Marjoram3.8 g
Olive Oil25 ml
Lemon Zest0.3 lemon
Red Pepper Flakes0.5 g
Salt1.5 g
Black Pepper0.8 g
Reserved Pasta Water25 ml

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the capellini. Simultaneously, preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
2
While water heats, slice cherry tomatoes in half and roughly chop Kalamata olives. Mince 2 garlic cloves. In a separate small saucepan, combine 50ml olive oil, halved tomatoes, chopped olives, minced garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using), 3g salt, and 1.5g black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst, creating a quick confit.
3
Season tuna steaks generously with 3g salt and 1.5g black pepper. Add 20ml olive oil to the hot skillet. Carefully place tuna steaks in the pan and sear for 1.5-2 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting based on thickness. Remove tuna and set aside to rest.
4
Add capellini to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 100ml pasta water, then drain the capellini.
5
Finely chop fresh oregano and marjoram. In a large bowl, toss the hot, drained capellini with the tomato & olive confit, remaining 30ml olive oil, lemon zest, and the chopped fresh herbs. Add reserved pasta water gradually, tossing vigorously to create a light, emulsified sauce that coats the pasta.
6
To serve, divide the herb capellini among plates. Slice the rested tuna steaks against the grain and arrange artfully on top of the pasta. Serve immediately, ensuring even distribution of the confit.
Pan-Seared Tuna with Fresh Herb Capellini and Sun-Kissed Tomato & Olive Confit
Featured Recipe
Lunch
16 min
Advanced
High Protein
Quick Meal
High Protein

Pan-Seared Tuna with Fresh Herb Capellini and Sun-Kissed Tomato & Olive Confit

Exquisitely seared tuna steaks, cooked to a perfect medium-rare, served alongside delicate capellini pasta infused with fresh herbs and a vibrant, slow-cooked (but quick-prepared) confit of sweet cherry tomatoes and briny Kalamata olives.

16 min
4 servings
HARD
Lunch
16 min
Advanced
High Protein
Nutrition Facts
615
Calories
69g
Protein
46g
Carbs
20g
Fat
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
Main Ingredients2
  • Capellini Pasta80 g
  • Reserved Pasta Water25 ml
Vegetables & Herbs2
  • Cherry Tomatoes150 g
  • Garlic1 clove
Pantry Staples6
  • Fresh Oregano3.8 g
  • Olive Oil25 ml
  • Lemon Zest0.3 lemon
  • Red Pepper Flakes0.5 g
  • Salt1.5 g
  • Black Pepper0.8 g
Additional Items3
  • Tuna Steaks150 g
  • Kalamata Olives25 g
  • Fresh Marjoram3.8 g

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil for the capellini. Simultaneously, preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until smoking hot.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    While water heats, slice cherry tomatoes in half and roughly chop Kalamata olives. Mince 2 garlic cloves. In a separate small saucepan, combine 50ml olive oil, halved tomatoes, chopped olives, minced garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using), 3g salt, and 1.5g black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and burst, creating a quick confit.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Season tuna steaks generously with 3g salt and 1.5g black pepper. Add 20ml olive oil to the hot skillet. Carefully place tuna steaks in the pan and sear for 1.5-2 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting based on thickness. Remove tuna and set aside to rest.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Add capellini to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or according to package directions, until al dente. Reserve 100ml pasta water, then drain the capellini.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Finely chop fresh oregano and marjoram. In a large bowl, toss the hot, drained capellini with the tomato & olive confit, remaining 30ml olive oil, lemon zest, and the chopped fresh herbs. Add reserved pasta water gradually, tossing vigorously to create a light, emulsified sauce that coats the pasta.

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