Seared Tuna Salad

Name: Seared Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 7 oz snap peas, trimmed; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp wasabi paste; 1 tsp sugar; 4 x 6.5 oz tuna steaks; 1/2 bunch Thai basil leaves; 1 None red onion, thinly sliced into wedges; 3 tsp sesame seeds, toasted; 1 None long red chili, seeded, thinly sliced; None None Lemon wedges, to serve

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

7 oz snap peas, trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp wasabi paste
1 tsp sugar
4 x 6.5 oz tuna steaks
1/2 bunch Thai basil leaves
1 None red onion, thinly sliced into wedges
3 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
1 None long red chili, seeded, thinly sliced
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Directions

1

Blanch snap peas in boiling water for 2 mins, until bright green. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cut in half lengthways. Set aside.
2

To make dressing, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, wasabi and sugar. Season to taste and set aside.
3

Heat a pan on high. Brush tuna with remaining oil. Cook for 1 min each side for medium-rare, or until cooked to desired doneness. Thinly slice tuna.
4

Place tuna, snow peas, basil, onion, sesame seeds and chili in a bowl. Drizzle over dressing and toss to combine. Serve with lemon wedges.