Pan-Seared Lemon Garlic Tuna, Asparagus And Cherry Tomato Salad

This tuna steak has a perfect combination of lemon and garlic flavor. Serve it with pan-fried asparagus and cherry tomato salad with feta cheese for a quick lunch idea.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian, English, Italian

Keyword: pan seaered lemon garlic tuna, salad recipes, tuna recipes

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 3

Servings:

Ingredients

Pan-Fried Tuna Steak

4 pieces Tuna Steaks
2 tablespoons Garlic chopped finely
2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil for marinade
2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons Light Olive Oil for frying

Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

400 grams Cherry Tomatoes cut into halves
2 medium Red Onions cut into slices
100 grams Feta Cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Salt & Pepper to taste

Pan-Fried Asparagus

400 grams Asparagus trimmed
1 tablespoon Light Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the tuna steaks in garlic, light olive oil, and lemon juice for 30 minutes. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
Meanwhile, start preparing the salad. Using a mixing bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, red onions, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir in the feta cheese into the mixture. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
Prepare the asparagus. Trim its hard, woody ends.
Using a large frying pan. Heat light olive oil to medium heat. Add asparagus cook until lightly browned and softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Season it with salt and pepper. Set it aside.
Season the tuna steaks with salt and pepper. Using the same pan, add more light olive oil and turn on the heat to medium. Place the tuna steaks and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side
Divide the tuna steaks, asparagus and cherry tomato salad into 4 serving plates. Serve while hot.