Peppery Tuna with Dilled Potato Salad Recipe

Name: Peppery Tuna with Dilled Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound small red potatoes; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Four 6-ounce tuna steaks; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped dill; 2 cups packed baby greens

Servings: persons

1 pound small red potatoes
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Four 6-ounce tuna steaks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
2 tablespoons chopped dill
2 cups packed baby greens

1
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
2
Cook over moderately high heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Drain and let cool.
4
In a spice grinder, grind the coriander seeds and fennel seeds to a powder.
5
Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper.
6
Sprinkle the tuna steaks on both sides with the spice mixture and let stand for 15 minutes.
7
In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, mustard and dill and season with salt and pepper.
8
Slice the potatoes 1/2 inch thick and toss with 2 tablespoons of the dressing.
9
Mound the potato salad on plates.
10
In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.
11
Add the tuna steaks and cook over high heat until browned on the outside and rare within, about 1 minute per side.
12
Set the tuna steaks over the potato salad and scatter the greens on top.
13
Drizzle with the remaining dressing and serve.

158

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small red potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, and more.

Yes, Peppery Tuna with Dilled Potato Salad 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.

Peppery Tuna with Dilled Potato Salad

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