Seared Tuna With Polenta Cakes Recipe

Name: Seared Tuna With Polenta Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz polenta; 4 tbsp olive oil; 2 oz pitted black olives, roughly chopped; 2 oz capers; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 None shallot, minced; 2 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 (6 oz) tuna steaks; None None lemon wedges and salad, to serve

Servings: persons

6 oz polenta
4 tbsp olive oil
2 oz pitted black olives, roughly chopped
2 oz capers
1 clove garlic, minced
1 None shallot, minced
2 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 (6 oz) tuna steaks
None None lemon wedges and salad, to serve

1
Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Add 2 tbsp olive oil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring, for 10 mins, until very thick. Season. Turn out onto a clean work surface and shape into 8 cakes. Set aside for 1 hour to set.
2
Meanwhile, for the caper and olive relish, mix together olives, capers, garlic, shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice and remaining oil. Season and set aside.
3
Heat a grill pan or frying pan over high heat. Cook polenta cakes for 2 mins per side, until golden. Set aside and keep warm. Add tuna steaks and cook for 2-3 mins per side. Serve immediately with polenta cakes, caper and olive relish, lemon wedges and salad.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz polenta, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 oz pitted black olives, roughly chopped, 2 oz capers, and more.

Yes, Seared Tuna With Polenta Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Seared Tuna With Polenta Cakes

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