Za'Atar-Crusted Tuna With Cured Tomatoes And Mergue

Name: Za'Atar-Crusted Tuna With Cured Tomatoes And Merguez Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Tomatoes; 12 plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme; 1/4 cup chopped basil; For Vinaigrette; 1/2 lb merguez sausage, casing removed; 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 tablespoon tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped chives; For Fish; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 4 (6 ounce) portions tuna; kosher salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 cup za'atar spice mix

Servings: persons

For Tomatoes
12 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/4 cup chopped basil
For Vinaigrette
1/2 lb merguez sausage, casing removed
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped chives
For Fish
3 tablespoons canola oil
4 (6 ounce) portions tuna
kosher salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 cup za'atar spice mix

1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
2
In a mixing bowl, toss the whole tomatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil, paprika, salt, garlic, 2 Tb shallots, thyme and basil. Spread on a sheet pan and place in oven for 4 hours.
3
When tomatoes are close to being ready, in a saute pan over medium-high heat, saute sausage until nicely browned (it will crumble as you cook), about 10 minutes.
4
Remove sausage and set aside.
5
Drain all but 2 Tb of fat from pan, return pan to medium heat, and add sherry vinegar to deglaze, scraping up browned bits, about 1 minute.
6
Add 1 Tb olive oil, 1 Tb shallots, capers, and tomato sauce; mix to incorporate, then remove from heat.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and chives, and return sausage to pan.
8
Meanwhile, heat a cast iron pan over high heat with canola oil until smoking.
9
Season tuna with salt and pepper, then roll in za'atar on all sides, until well covered.
10
Sear tuna, 1 minute on each side, for rare.
11
Evenly divide tomatoes and tuna among plates and cover with sauce; serve immediately.

451

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Tomatoes, 12 plum tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, and more.

Yes, Za'Atar-Crusted Tuna With Cured Tomatoes And Merguez Vinaigrette 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.

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Za'Atar-Crusted Tuna With Cured Tomatoes And Merguez Vinaigrette

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