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Seared Tuna with Niçoise Relish

Healthy and delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Easy, Fast, French, Lent, Seafood, Tuna, Whole30
Servings: 4 People
Author: Emily ~ Garlic & Olive Oil

Ingredients

Niçoise Relish Ingredients

  • ¼ c chopped Grape Tomatoes
  • ¼ c pitted Niçoise Olives
  • 1 Hard Boiled Egg
  • 1 T chopped Parsley
  • 2 tsp fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt
  • Couple grinds of fresh Black Pepper

Seared Tuna Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs Tuna Steaks
  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl combine chopped tomatoes and olives. Chop hard boiled egg and add to bowl. Add parsley. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to combine.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high to high heat on the stove.
  • Rub the tuna steaks all over with olive oil; sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper. Place the tuna in the pan and don’t touch it. Let is sear on one side for about 2-3 minutes (depending on the thickness) or until nice and brown. Turn over and let sear for another 2 minutes on the other side.
  • Put the tuna on each plate and spoon the Niçoise relish over the top.