SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH SAUTéED POTATOES AND ROCKET SALAD
SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH SAUTéED POTATOES AND ROCKET SALAD
SEARED TUNA STEAK WITH SAUTéED POTATOES AND ROCKET SALAD

Ingredients
  • 3 shallots
  • finely chopped
  • 150ml/5fl oz tomato ketchup
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • splash Worcestershire sauce
  • 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil
  • ½ bunch fresh chervil
  • leaves only
  • chopped
  • ½ bunch fresh tarragon
  • leaves only
  • chopped
  • 2 large handfuls rocket leaves
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • plus extra for drizzling
  • 3 new potatoes
  • parboiled
  • cut into 0.5cm/¼in slices
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 x 150g/5½oz fresh
  • boneless tuna steaks
Directions
  • For the rocket salad and dressing
  • whisk the chopped shallots and ketchup in a bowl
  • then add the vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the olive oil little by little
  • whisking continuously until thickened
  • then stir in the chopped chervil and tarragon. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • add the rocket leaves and toss well to combine. Set aside.
  • For the potatoes
  • heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat
  • add the partially cooked potato slices and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fry the potatoes for 3-4 minutes
  • or until golden-brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Heat a non-stick chargrill pan over a medium heat. Drizzle the tuna steaks with a little oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. When the pan is hot
  • add the steaks and cook for 45-50 seconds on both sides until the outsides of the steak have browned but the inside is still pink
  • or until cooked to your liking.
  • To serve
  • spoon the sautéed potatoes into the middle of each serving plate. Cut the tuna steaks in half and place them on top of the potatoes. Pile the dressed salad alongside.