
Firm tuna is quickly seared to a rare center and topped with a bright, briny olive tapenade that adds savory contrast and texture. It’s a fast, Mediterranean dish that balances rich fish with lively citrus and herbs for an elegant weeknight meal.
2 tuna steak, about 6 oz each, 1-inch thick
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped
¼ cup green olives, pitted and roughly chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
2 anchovy fillet, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
1 tsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp crushed red pepper
4 cup mixed greens, for serving (optional)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

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