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.
Ingredients
- Red Bell Pepper75 g
- Yellow Bell Pepper75 g
- Garlic5 g
- 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
- Tuna Steak150 g
- Fregola Sarda70 g
- Kalamata Olive20 g
- Fresh Parsley3 g
Instructions
- 1Step 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.
- 2Step 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.
- 3Step 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.
- 4Step 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.
- 5Step 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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