Thursday 21 July 2022

EASY PEASY SESAME TUNA STEAK WITH NOODLE SALAD


We may be over the worst of the heat wave (for now) but temperatures are still pretty soaring and I am definitely still only in the mood for super light, flavourful and satisfying dishes that don't sit too heavy in the stomach. 

This seared, sesame coated tuna steak, served with a super fresh noodle salad ticks all those boxes and is also super quick to rustle up! A perfect weekday supper that still delivers a wow factor.

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 sliced red chilli
  • 2 sliced garlic cloves
  • 5cm piece of fresh ginger
  • Bunch of sliced spring onions
  • 200g green beans
  • 2 vermicelli noodle nests
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 250g sliced cherry tomatoes 
  • 100g sesame seeds 
  • 4 x 150g yellowfin tuna steaks 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

METHOD
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, then gently fry the chilli, garlic cloves and fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into matchsticks, until crisp. 
  • Remove and set aside. 
  • Fry the spring onions in the same pan until golden, then remove and set aside.
  • Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the green beans for 2 minutes, then add the noodle nests and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until al dente. 
  • Drain both and refresh in cold water.
  • Mix the toasted sesame oil, soy sauce and lime juice in a large bowl. 
  • Toss through the noodles and green beans with the cherry tomatoes and the spring onions. 
  • Put the sesame seeds on a plate and press the tuna steaks  on top to coat all over. 
  • Heat a glug of olive oil in a frying pan over a high heat and cook the steaks for 1 minute on each side. 
  • Slice and serve with the noodle salad and crispy aromatics.

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