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Quick-Seared Tuna Steaks with Herbed Fregola Sarda and Roasted Bell Pepper-Olive Salsa

Quick-Seared Tuna Steaks with Herbed Fregola Sarda and Roasted Bell Pepper-Olive Salsa

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Tuna Steak150 g
Fregola Sarda70 g
Red Bell Pepper75 g
Yellow Bell Pepper75 g
Kalamata Olive20 g
Fresh Parsley3 g
Fresh Oregano2 g
Garlic5 g
Red Wine Vinegar5 ml
Olive Oil10 ml
Lemon5 ml
Salt1 g
Black Pepper1 g

Instructions

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the fregola. While water heats, preheat broiler. Halve and deseed bell peppers. Place skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until skins are charred and blistered. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel and dice the peppers.
2
Cook fregola sarda according to package directions until al dente (approx. 8-10 minutes). Drain well. Toss with half of the chopped fresh parsley and oregano, 10ml olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Keep warm.
3
While fregola cooks, prepare the salsa: In a bowl, combine diced roasted bell peppers, chopped Kalamata olives, minced garlic, remaining fresh parsley and oregano, red wine vinegar, and 10ml olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
4
Pat tuna steaks very dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 20ml olive oil. Sear tuna steaks for 1.5-2 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for desired doneness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
5
Serve immediatey: Place a bed of herbed fregola on each plate. Top with a seared tuna steak and spoon a generous amount of roasted bell pepper-olive salsa alongside.
Quick-Seared Tuna Steaks with Herbed Fregola Sarda and Roasted Bell Pepper-Olive Salsa
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Lunch
16 min
Advanced
High Protein
Quick Meal
High Protein

Quick-Seared Tuna Steaks with Herbed Fregola Sarda and Roasted Bell Pepper-Olive Salsa

Succulent pan-seared tuna steaks, perfectly rare in the center, served atop al dente fregola sarda pasta tossed with fresh herbs. Accompanied by a vibrant salsa of quickly roasted bell peppers and briny Kalamata olives.

16 min
4 servings
HARD
Lunch
16 min
Advanced
High Protein
Nutrition Facts
615
Calories
60g
Protein
50g
Carbs
19g
Fat
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
Vegetables & Herbs3
  • Red Bell Pepper75 g
  • Yellow Bell Pepper75 g
  • Garlic5 g
Pantry Staples8
  • Red Bell Pepper75 g
  • Yellow Bell Pepper75 g
  • Fresh Oregano2 g
  • Red Wine Vinegar5 ml
  • Olive Oil10 ml
  • Lemon5 ml
  • Salt1 g
  • Black Pepper1 g
Additional Items4
  • Tuna Steak150 g
  • Fregola Sarda70 g
  • Kalamata Olive20 g
  • Fresh Parsley3 g

Instructions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the fregola. While water heats, preheat broiler. Halve and deseed bell peppers. Place skin-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes until skins are charred and blistered. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam for 5 minutes. Peel and dice the peppers.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Cook fregola sarda according to package directions until al dente (approx. 8-10 minutes). Drain well. Toss with half of the chopped fresh parsley and oregano, 10ml olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Keep warm.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    While fregola cooks, prepare the salsa: In a bowl, combine diced roasted bell peppers, chopped Kalamata olives, minced garlic, remaining fresh parsley and oregano, red wine vinegar, and 10ml olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pat tuna steaks very dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add 20ml olive oil. Sear tuna steaks for 1.5-2 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for desired doneness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Serve immediatey: Place a bed of herbed fregola on each plate. Top with a seared tuna steak and spoon a generous amount of roasted bell pepper-olive salsa alongside.

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