Seared Tuna with Olive-Tapenade Vinaigrette and Rocket

Ingredients for Seared Tuna with Olive-Tapenade Vinaigrette and Rocket

• 120ml chopped mixed-olive tapenade

• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

• 80ml extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing

• 60ml white balsamic vinegar

• 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel

• 8 1/2-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices

• 110g ahi tuna steaks (each about 3/4 to 1 inch thick)

• 4 cups (packed) baby rocket

How to make Seared Tuna with Olive-Tapenade Vinaigrette and Rocket

Mix tapenade, onion, basil, 80ml oil, vinegar, and lemon peel in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Brush baguette slices and tuna on both sides with oil. Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add baguette slices; toast until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Add tuna to same skillet; cook to desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Divide rocket among 4 plates. Cut tuna into slices; arrange atop rocket. Spoon tapenade vinaigrette over tuna. Place 2 baguette slices alongside each and serve.

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