Herb Salad with Thyme-Crusted Tuna Recipe

Name: Herb Salad with Thyme-Crusted Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mesclun (baby greens); 4 teaspoons fresh chervil leaves; 12 small fresh basil leaves; 20 fresh tarragon leaves; 8 fresh mint leaves; 2 (1-inch-thick) tuna steaks (about 10 ounces each); 4 teaspoons barely chopped fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup vinaigrette; Balsamic vinegar, for garnish; Two 10-inch nonstick skillets

Servings: persons

4 cups mesclun (baby greens)
4 teaspoons fresh chervil leaves
12 small fresh basil leaves
20 fresh tarragon leaves
8 fresh mint leaves
2 (1-inch-thick) tuna steaks (about 10 ounces each)
4 teaspoons barely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup vinaigrette
Balsamic vinegar, for garnish
Two 10-inch nonstick skillets

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1 In a bowl, toss the mesclun with the chervil, basil, tarragon, and mint.
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Set aside.
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2 Trim off and discard the dark blood section of the tuna.
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Sprinkle one side of each tuna steak with a teaspoon of thyme, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over each steak and rub it into the tuna.
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Turn the steaks over and repeat on the other side.
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3 Heat two 10-inch nonstick skillets over high heat until just smoking.
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Add 1 tuna steak to each skillet and sear until the tuna is browned on the outside and rare, but warm in the center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
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Cut the tuna on the diagonal into 1/2-inch-wide slices.
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4 Toss the mesclun mixture with the vinaigrette.
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Divide the salad among 4 dinner plates, mounding it to the side of the plate.
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Fan the tuna slices in a half-circle around the salad.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil on each plate, making an arc in front of the tuna.
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Drizzle a few drops of balsamic vinegar into the olive oil and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mesclun (baby greens), 4 teaspoons fresh chervil leaves, 12 small fresh basil leaves, 20 fresh tarragon leaves, and more.

Yes, Herb Salad with Thyme-Crusted Tuna falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herb Salad with Thyme-Crusted Tuna

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