Seared Rare Niçoise Tuna Lettuce Cups Recipe Recipe

Name: Seared Rare Niçoise Tuna Lettuce Cups Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 cup; 1 1/4 teaspoons herbes de Provence; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 medium clove of garlic, halved; 2 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon picked fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons; 1/4 teaspoon honey; 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked and cooled, cut into twelve pieces each; 6 tablespoons blanched and cooled haricots verts or green beans, cut into 1/2-inch lengths; 1/2 cup halved baby grape tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chopped Nicoise olives; 3 tablespoons slivered red onion; 1 tablespoon capers; 6 marinated white anchovies; 8 small leaves red leaf, romaine lettuce, or bibb lettuce

Servings: persons

1/2 pound fresh tuna steak
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 cup
1 1/4 teaspoons herbes de Provence
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium clove of garlic, halved
2 teaspoons zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon picked fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons
1/4 teaspoon honey
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cooked and cooled, cut into twelve pieces each
6 tablespoons blanched and cooled haricots verts or green beans, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
1/2 cup halved baby grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped Nicoise olives
3 tablespoons slivered red onion
1 tablespoon capers
6 marinated white anchovies
8 small leaves red leaf, romaine lettuce, or bibb lettuce

1
Rub the tuna steak in 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Season with herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the tuna for 45 seconds on each side, and immediately rub the hot fish with the cut side of the garlic. Set aside to cool for a few minutes, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2
Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon zest and juice, the thyme, the mayonnaise, and the honey, and season with salt and pepper. Cube the tuna. Toss the tuna, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, olives, onions, capers, and anchovies with the lemon dressing in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the tuna salad in the lettuce cups and serve immediately.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound fresh tuna steak, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons, plus 1/4 cup, 1 1/4 teaspoons herbes de Provence, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Seared Rare Niçoise Tuna Lettuce Cups Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Seared Rare Niçoise Tuna Lettuce Cups Recipe

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