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Seared tuna steak

Lynne Mullins

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Ten minute dinner: tuna steak.
Ten minute dinner: tuna steak.Natalie Boog

Time is precious, especially midweek. Some people just don't want to spend hours in the kitchen after a busy day, so here's a great (and healthy) dinner that will be on the table in minutes. All ingredients are readily available.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large lemons

  • 1 tbsp caster sugar,

  • 1 finely sliced seeded long red chilli

  • 1/2 cup torn mint leaves

  • salt and pepper

  • 4 x 180g tuna steaks

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 cups watercress sprigs

Method

  1. Peel 3 large lemons, cut away pith and cut between each membrane to remove segments. Cut each segment in half and place in a bowl with 1 tbsp castor sugar, 1 finely sliced seeded long red chilli, 1/2 cup torn mint leaves, salt and pepper.

    Brush 4 x 180g tuna steaks with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sear in a non-stick frying pan for 1-2 minutes each side or until cooked as desired.

    Toss 4 cups watercress sprigs in 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and divide evenly between four serving plates.

    To serve: Place tuna steaks on watercress and top with lemon salad. Serve with chunky chips.

     

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