Seared Tuna On Spiced Lentils Salsa Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna On Spiced Lentils Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 x 160g-180g tuna steaks; Rocket leaves to serve; For the lentil salsa; 100g Puy lentils, soaked for an hour in cold water and washed; 20g fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 1 medium-sized mild chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped; 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed; 1/2tsp ground cumin; 1/3tsp cumin seeds; 2tbsp water; 1/2tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2tbsp sweet soy sauce or light soy; 1tbsp tomato ketchup; 1/2tbsp sweet chilli sauce; 2tbsp olive oil; 1tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 x 160g-180g tuna steaks
Rocket leaves to serve
For the lentil salsa
100g Puy lentils, soaked for an hour in cold water and washed
20g fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium-sized mild chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2tsp ground cumin
1/3tsp cumin seeds
2tbsp water
1/2tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2tbsp sweet soy sauce or light soy
1tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2tbsp sweet chilli sauce
2tbsp olive oil
1tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Salt and pepper

1
Cook the lentils in salted water for 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. Drain and cool them. Place the chilli and ginger in a pan with the onion, garlic, ground cumin and seeds, water and balsamic vinegar and simmer with a lid on for a few minutes, stirring well so that all the flavours infuse. Remove the mixture from the heat and pour into a bowl with the drained lentils. Add the soy sauce, ketchup and chilli sauce, stir well and gradually add the olive oil and chopped coriander. Season with salt and pepper, cover and leave in the refrigerator overnight (if time allows).
2
Season the pieces of tuna and cook them on a griddle pan or heavy-bottomed frying pan for 2 minutes on each side. The ideal way to eat tuna is rare, otherwise it becomes dry.
3
Once cooked, serve the tuna on warmed plates with a couple of spoonfuls of lentils and some salad leaves, such as rocket, lightly dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

386

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 x 160g-180g tuna steaks, Rocket leaves to serve, For the lentil salsa, 100g Puy lentils, soaked for an hour in cold water and washed, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna On Spiced Lentils Salsa 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.

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Seared Tuna On Spiced Lentils Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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