Mediterranean Diet Seared Ahi Tuna
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Mediterranean Diet Seared Ahi Tuna recipe, a vibrant and healthy dish bursting with fresh, bold flavors. Perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then topped with a zesty Mediterranean salsa made from cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, fresh parsley, and a bright touch of lemon zest and juice. This quick and nutritious dinner, ready in just 30 minutes, highlights heart-healthy ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and lean protein, making it a perfect fit for the Mediterranean diet. Serve this restaurant-quality meal alongside a crisp green salad or a light grain like quinoa for an effortlessly elegant dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Ahi tuna steaks
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the salsa. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the Kalamata olives into small pieces. Mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley finely.
In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, minced garlic, chopped parsley, capers, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix well and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Pat the ahi tuna steaks dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the tuna steaks in the hot skillet and sear for about 1-2 minutes on each side, depending on your preference for doneness. The exterior should be nicely seared while the inside remains pink and tender.
Remove the ahi tuna steaks from the skillet and let them rest for a minute.
Serve the seared tuna steaks topped with the prepared Mediterranean salsa. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.5 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2922 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 58.3 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 184 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1373 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
